{"title":"REAC and UPCS Manuals and Field Guides","description":"Our REAC and UPCS manuals and field guides provide easy-to-follow reference guides for housing professionals. The pocket guide for REAC inspections shows all deficiencies and example scoring. While the full manual provides every deficiency, color photos, and the history and background of the program.","products":[{"product_id":"vawa-emergency-transfer-template","title":"VAWA Emergency Transfer Template","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEmergency Transfer Policy Template for VAWA Compliance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDraft your HUD-required Emergency Transfer Plan in minutes — not days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA done-for-you policy template designed for housing providers, property managers, and public housing authorities who must comply with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and HUD’s Emergency Transfer Plan requirements. 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