On Tuesday, September 28th, the Homelessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI) hosted a Virtual Research Symposium to provide a space for researchers, policymakers and providers to learn about and discuss research findings and best practices for homelessness outreach. The program began with a research presentation on service user perspectives on homelessness outreach. Following the presentation, Va Lecia Adams Kellum, President & CEO of St. Joseph Center moderated a panel with researchers, service providers, and people with lived expertise.
Presenters and Panelists:
- Lynden Bond, Ph.D. Candidate, New York University’s Silver School of Social Work
- John Helyar, Senior Manager, HOPICS
- Erika Hartman,Executive Director, Safe Place for Youth
- Veronica Morrison, Peer Specialist, St. Joseph Center
- Sara Wilson, SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
- Peter Malvan, Urban Justice Center
Moderated By:
- Dr. Gary Painter, Director, USC Sol Price Center for Social Innovation
- Va Lecia Adams Kellum, President & CEO, St. Joseph Center