Purpose <p>Domestic violence transitional housing (DVTH) programs are in wide use to address survivor housing and safety needs. Despite frequent implementation, little research has been conducted about <i>how</i> services are provided and <i>what</i> the programmatic goals are for DVTH. The current study outlines a model for how advocacy is provided within DVTH programs, along with accompanying goals.</p> Methods <p>Advocates (<i>n</i> = 22) in six states working in DVTH programs participated in semi-structured interviews. Interpretive content analysis methods were used for analysis. </p> Results <p>The findings centered on two key elements of the DVTH model: (1) advocacy approaches and (2) DVTH goals for survivors during their time in the program, including eligibility for entry. Advocates describe the program model as community focused, survivor-defined, voluntary, and accessible. Voluntary services approaches ranged from <i>non-direct</i> to <i>directive</i>, with most programming using an <i>active encouragement</i> approach. Two <i>primary goals</i> and <i>four supporting</i> goals for survivors were identified as central to the DVTH model. The primary goals are housing stability and safety. The four supporting goals focus on supportive connections, healing, autonomy and efficacy, and economic stability.</p> Conclusion <p>Understanding the DVTH advocacy model can help guide future practice and research in assessing housing model impacts.</p>