February 19, 2026, 12-1pm (English, Zoom): Understanding Lease Terms & the Summary of Rights for Safer Homes Act. Join us to learn the key elements of residential leases and how this knowledge can help survivors. In this session, we will also review the new Summary of Rights for Safer Homes Act.

April 16, 2026, 12-1pm (English/Spanish, Zoom): Supporting Survivors of Sexual Harassment in Housing | Cómo apoyar a sobrevivientes de acoso sexual en la vivienda. Sexual harassment in housing can be particularly frightening, and survivors may even face retaliation if they speak up. Join us as we go over strategies, resources, and legal protections that can help keep survivors of sexual harassment safe. El acoso sexual en el ámbito de la vivienda puede ser especialmente aterrador, e incluso quienes lo sufren pueden enfrentarse a represalias si denuncian. Acompáñenos mientras analizamos estrategias, recursos y protecciones legales que pueden ayudar a proteger a las víctimas de acoso sexual.

June 18, 2026, 12-1pm (English/Spanish, Zoom): Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors | Cómo apoyar a sobrevivientes LGBTQ+. LGBTQ+ survivors face unique barriers to safe and stable housing. Join us to identify common challenges, understand legal protections, and explore practical strategies to support LGBTQ+ tenants and prevent discrimination. Los sobrevivientes LGBTQ+ enfrentan obstáculos particulares para acceder a una vivienda segura y estable. Únase a nosotros para identificar los problemas comunes, comprender las protecciones legales y explorar estrategias prácticas para apoyar a los inquilinos LGBTQ+ y prevenir la discriminación.

August 13, 2026, 12-1pm (English/Spanish, Zoom): Coerced Debt Protections | Protecciones contra las deudas coaccionadas. Survivors may be forced into debt by the person causing them harm, putting their housing at risk. In this session we will review Illinois' new coerced debt protections for survivors and how to put these legal protections into action. Las personas sobrevivientes pueden verse obligadas a endeudarse por la persona que les causa daño, lo que pone en riesgo su vivienda. En esta sesión revisaremos las nuevas protecciones contra las deudas coaccionadas (i.e. el endeudamiento forzado) para los sobrevivientes en Illinois y cómo poner en práctica estas medidas legales.

October 15, 2026, 12-1pm (English/Spanish, Zoom): Pre-Eviction Advocacy: Resolving Housing Concerns Before Court | Apoyo en la primera etapa del desalojo: cómo resolver los problemas de vivienda antes de que lleguen a la corte. The period before an eviction is critical for resolving common housing issues that impact survivors. Discover how to leverage the notice period to prevent eviction. This training focuses on strategies for advocacy, problem-solving, and connecting survivors to resources for a resolution before reaching court. El período previo a un desalojo es fundamental para resolver los problemas comunes de vivienda que afectan a las víctimas. Descubre cómo aprovechar el periodo de preaviso para evitar el desalojo. Esta capacitación se centra en estrategias de defensa para ayudar a los sobrevivientes llegar a una solución antes de que el caso llegue a la corte.

December 10, 2026, 12-1pm (English, Zoom): Navigating Subsidized Housing. Subsidized housing programs can be complex for survivors and advocates. In this session, we'll cover how subsidized housing programs work, review some of the different programs you might encounter, and go over practical tips to help you support survivors in subsidized housing.

2026 Housing Training Series - for Members and Rapid Rehousing Partners