What is the purpose of benefits navigation as a resource for IPV survivors?

• A. To help identify and access government benefits
• B. To provide legal representation in court
• C. To arrange safe housing
• D. To provide trauma therapy

Answer: (A)

Benefits navigation is about guiding IPV survivors to identify what government supports exist and how to access them. A navigator helps assess eligibility, explains what documentation is needed, assists with completing applications, and tracks deadlines or renewals. This support connects survivors to resources like food assistance, healthcare coverage, cash benefits, child-care subsidies, and housing subsidies, aiming to reduce financial stress and support safety planning. It’s not about providing legal representation, arranging housing directly, or delivering trauma-focused therapy, which are separate services. Instead, benefits navigation complements those services by helping survivors obtain the financial and practical resources that can enable safer, more stable independence.