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Homeless Outreach: the Los Angeles County Context
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2019
This literature review examines research on the effectiveness and impact of outreach programs, different strategies for successful outreach, and Los Angeles County’s specific approach to coordinated homeless outreach efforts.
Catalyzing Collaborative Research to End Homelessness Through a Collective Impact Framework
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2019
The Homelessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI) is a partnership between the USC Price Center for Social Innovation and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ Home For Good initiative, whose purpose is to convene researchers and policymakers to help design … Continue reading
Understanding Homeless Service Providers’ Capacity Needs in Los Angeles
Abt Associates
Year: 2019
Homeless service providers across Los Angeles implement the majority of programs that compose the homeless service system, including conducting street outreach, administering client assessments, managing access centers, operating shelter and housing programs, and providing supportive services. With the infusion of … Continue reading
Health Conditions Among Unsheltered Adults in the U.S.
California Policy Lab
Year: 2019
Little is known about the vulnerabilities and past experiences of unsheltered individuals or how they differ from individuals in shelters. This study adds to our understanding by analyzing new data from a survey (VI-SPDAT) given to homeless individuals across the … Continue reading
Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing in Los Angeles
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2019
Permanent supportive housing (PSH) has emerged as a cost effective and impactful housing intervention for people experiencing chronic homelessness, which the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines as an individual with a substance use disorder and/or … Continue reading
Intimate Partner Violence Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2019
According to the 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, 34% of 18-24 year old youth experiencing homelessness in the region reported having been victimized by some type of intimate partner violence. This literature review provides details on the impact and … Continue reading
Mental Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2019
Data from the homeless count shows that approximately one in five youth experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles reported having a serious mental illness, and evidence from a range of studies suggests even higher prevalence of mental health challenges among youth … Continue reading
LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2019
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth are overrepresented in the population experiencing homelessness in the United States. This literature review documents current research about the scope, underlying causes, and unique characteristics of LGBTQ youth homelessness in Los Angeles.
Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Year: 2019
This literature review explores research on the characteristics and unique needs of older adults experiencing homelessness and highlights potential interventions and strategies for addressing those needs, including permanent supportive housing.
Changes in Self-Rated Physical Health After Moving Into Permanent Supportive Housing
American Journal of Health Promotion
Year: 2019
Homelessness is associated with poor health outcomes and heightened risk of premature mortality. Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is a key solution for ending homelessness, but there is insufficient evidence of a relationship between PSH and improvements in physical health. Self-rated … Continue reading