HOMELESS WOMEN face exacerbated safety risks on the streets, and Santa Clara County officials are considering a safe parking site for women who become homeless to escape intimate partner violence.
Santa Clara University researchers raised the idea in a report to county leaders last year. The study found that women and children fleeing domestic violence face systemic service denials because some shelters and other providers prioritize “easier” clients for efficiency and funding metrics.
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