Year: 2022
In an attempt to end unsheltered homelessness, New York state passed a right to shelter mandate in 1979. This mandate provides all individuals experiencing homelessness a place to sleep overnight. A right to shelter has been an efficient way of … Continue reading
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2023
The merits of permanent supportive housing (PSH) initiatives as a first resort have been evaluated in a multitude of modern studies and reviews. Various outcomes, including housing stability and cost savings, have been tested and analyzed. Cost savings literature for … Continue reading
Year: 2023
The Homelessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI) has prepared this report to help better understand the Ocean Front Walk (OFW) encampment outreach effort. This report can aid in understanding the advantages of the Encampment to Home model, which continues to grow … Continue reading
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2023
The Ocean Front Walk (OFW) encampment outreach effort in Venice Beach engaged one of the largest encampments in Los Angeles in 2021, serving over 200 encampment residents. OFW was led by St. Joseph Center, a Venice-based nonprofit that acts as … Continue reading