On Tuesday, May 25th, 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 solutions to homelessness through an international lens. The program included four brief presentations discussing homelessness research from South Africa, Continental Europe, the U.K., and Brazil. To conclude, HPRI Director Gary Painter moderated a panel with the researchers, including time for audience interaction and questions.
Presenters and Panelists:
- Freek Spinnewijn, European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless
- Jonathan Hopkins, U-Turn
- Fabricia da Hora Pereira, Ministério Público do Distrito Federal e Territórios
- Ligia Teixeira, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Moderator:
- Gary Painter, USC Price Center for Social Innovation