Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS) and the Chicago Department of Housing announced the launch of the Short-term Assistance for Emergency (SAFE) Transfer Pilot to help survivors of gender-based violence access safe housing. The program addresses critical gaps for residents of the Department of Housing (DOH), which federally funds multifamily properties who face barriers when seeking safer alternatives. The SAFE Transfer Pilot creates a coordinated response beginning when survivors or property managers contact the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline to activate the process. The Network then connects survivors with Family Rescue for immediate, trauma-informed support and safety planning while collaborating with property managers to facilitate internal or external transfers to safer units. Eligible residents may receive up to 60 days of temporary housing while receiving wrap-around services, including comprehensive case management, emergency housing, and referrals to ongoing services from Family Rescue. For more information on MOCS, visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/community-safety/home.html