Victim Services Committee

The MO BoS CoC Victim Services Committee works to represent the needs of people fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking, who may interact with the homeless system of care. Through quality data, collaborative efforts, and partnerships within and outside of the CoC, the Victim Services Committee will diligently ensure fair and effective service for those fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking within the CoC.

• Identifies the needs of people fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking who interact with the homelessness system of care;
• Coordinates with other committees, CoC entities, or other organizations as necessary to meet the needs of people fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking within the CoC’s geographic area;
• Utilizes research and information to ensure data-informed decisions are being made to best assist people fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking in seeking housing resources;
• Develops and recommends appropriate training for CoC members to ensure that the CoC practices are well equipped and operating under best practices when serving people fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking with housing needs.
• Collaborates with the Performance Committee and HMIS Lead to monitor and evaluate metrics that represent people fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking needs; and
• Ensures the experience of people fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking is well represented in the CoC decision-making process.