2010
DOI: 10.1007/s10464-010-9363-4
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A Geographic Analysis of Chronically Homeless Adults Before and After Enrollment in a Multi‐Site Supported Housing Initiative: Community Characteristics and Migration

Abstract: The current study examined the community characteristics and migration of chronically homeless adults before and after entry into a multi-site supported housing initiative. A total of 394 participants were geocoded at baseline and 12-month follow up. Data from geographic information systems indicate that the median distance participants traveled from their last residence to their residence 1 year after program entry was 4.6 miles and 12% of participants traveled more than 100 miles. Participants moved into com… Show more

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“…Homelessness continues to thrive in urban areas with high concentrations of poverty and social marginalization (Tsai, Mares, & Rosenheck, 2010). These urban areas are marked by high rates of poverty and have been referred to as "skid rows" or "spaces of containment" (Tsai et aI., 2010).…”
Section: Common Characteristics Of the Homelessmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Homelessness continues to thrive in urban areas with high concentrations of poverty and social marginalization (Tsai, Mares, & Rosenheck, 2010). These urban areas are marked by high rates of poverty and have been referred to as "skid rows" or "spaces of containment" (Tsai et aI., 2010).…”
Section: Common Characteristics Of the Homelessmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Delays in reactivating services, such as SSI/SSDI or Medicaid, can leave individuals without the means necessary to pay for housing . Adding to the complications of accessing housing services is the issue of geographic mobility among the homeless population (Tsai et al, 2010). According to Tsai et al (2010), "there is not only extensive movement in and out of homelessness, but homeless individuals with mental illness sometimes move to different geographic areas based on their needs for subsistence resources, health care, and/or housing" (p. 2).…”
Section: Gaps In Servicementioning
confidence: 99%
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