my name is alicia justin cook, and i'm a victim rights attorney of the cooperative restraining order clinic. we assist domestic violence and sexual abuse victims to keep themselves and their children safe. i know that you're already aware of the connections between domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness. domestic violence is a contributing factor for 1 in 4 homeless women. domestic violence victims suffer from homelessness because they may have flee. their abusive partners may force them to quit their jobs or their physical or mental health issues resulting from the domestic violence may led to loss of employment. unfortunately housing and stablity in turn puts survivors at risk for more victimization. homeless women experience much higher rates of special assault than women with housing, and when there is no safe place for a survivor to go, they're more likely to return to the partner who perpetrated the violence against them. i'm confident that san francisco can become a model for how to effectively address homelessness. we are grateful that as you address the issue of