What Do We Mean by Housing First?

Pleace, Nicholas; Bretherton, Joanne

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190265601.003.0011

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“…This shift is most apparent in the integration of housing first principles into national strategies for addressing homelessness in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, and the United States (76). Policies focus on the provision of housing as a platform for connection to other services necessary for ending homelessness (79, 112). However, considerable variation exists in adherence to evidence-based interventions as well as adaptations for system-wide implementation (11, 76).…”

Section: Transforming Coordinated Responses To Homelessnessmentioning

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Solving Homelessness from a Complex Systems Perspective: Insights for Prevention Responses

Fowler

Hovmand

Marçal

et al. 2019

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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Homelessness represents an enduring public health threat facing communities across the developed world. Children, families, and marginalized adults face life course implications of housing insecurity, while communities struggle to address the extensive array of needs within heterogeneous homeless populations. Trends in homelessness remain stubbornly high despite policy initiatives to end homelessness. A complex systems perspective provides insights into the dynamics underlying coordinated responses to homelessness. A constant demand for housing assistance strains service delivery, while prevention efforts remain inconsistently implemented in most countries. Feedback processes challenge efficient service delivery. A system dynamics model tests assumptions of policy interventions for ending homelessness. Simulations suggest that prevention provides a leverage point within the system; small efficiencies in keeping people housed yield disproportionately large reductions in homelessness. A need exists for policies that ensure reliable delivery of coordinated prevention efforts. A complex systems approach identifies capacities and constraints for sustainably solving homelessness.

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Section: Transforming Coordinated Responses To Homelessnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Solving Homelessness from a Complex Systems Perspective: Insights for Prevention Responses

Fowler

Hovmand

Marçal

et al. 2019

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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“…Tendo em consideração o explanado, é percetível que neste modelo a habitação e o apoio concedido são independentes, dado que o acesso à habitação por parte destes indivíduos, embora tenha implícita uma orientação, por parte dos técnicos, no intuito de existir uma recuperação, não implica a integração imediata em processos de tratamento das suas patologias (AIRES, s.d.). Contudo, a intensidade do apoio que é prestado, pode ser maior ou menor, de acordo com necessidades individuais, para que se possa responder positivamente no dia-a-dia destas pessoas (PLEACE, 2016). De realçar que esta metodologia de atuação foi difundida com o propósito de ser um instrumento complementar aos serviços e equipamentos sociais vigentes, com vista a potenciar a capacidade de resposta junto de determinados indivíduos em condição de sem-abrigo (AIRES, s.d.…”

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“…Deste modo, no quadro das políticas públicas inovadoras, é de destacar o modelo de intervenção ecológico e colaborativo denominado Housing First. De acordo com Pleace (2016), este modelo proporciona uma habitação independente e integrada na comunidade a indivíduos com experiência de sem-abrigo e com duplo diagnóstico de doença mental e/ou adição. O Housing First providencia um conjunto de serviços de âmbito técnico-profissional, flexíveis e individualizados, no contexto natural dos residentes, através de uma filosofia de empowerment, onde se assiste a um compromisso ativo de parceria e de colaboração entre profissionais e residentes.…”

Section: Políticas Sociais Vocacionadas Para O Combate à Situação De Sem-abrigounclassified

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(Sobre)viver Em Situação De Sem-Abrigo Em Portugal: A Emergência De Respostas Inovadoras

Pina¹,

Fernandes²,

Lourenço³

et al. 2021

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Resumo: Assinalado como um fenómeno de extrema vulnerabilidade social, em Portugal, consideram-se em situação de sem-abrigo todos os indivíduos que se encontrem em circunstância de sem-teto, a subsistir em espaços públicos, alojados em abrigos de curta duração, ou sem-casa integrados em alojamento temporário. O artigo em apreço tem como objetivo principal compreender, caracterizar e analisar, do ponto de vista institucional, as tipologias de intervenção que são operacionalizadas pelo setor social junto das pessoas em situação de sem-abrigo. A aditar, pretende examinar a repercussão que a situação pandémica atual do Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) teve na presente população e na prática profissional. Neste sentido, foram realizadas três entrevistas semiestruturadas a profissionais da área das Ciências Sociais e Humanas que integram respostas sociais orientadas para a atuação com este público-alvo. Concluiu-se que, para além da intervenção direta e integrada junto dos mesmos, é basilar efetuar um trabalho para e com a sociedade, no que toca a consciencialização do seu papel e o combate da discriminação e preconceito, sendo a implementação de práticas inovadoras que integrem atividades de cariz educativo a via privilegiada para alcançar esse fim.Palavras-Chave: Situação de sem-abrigo. Exclusão social. Intervenção social. Projetos inovadores. Abstract: Pointed out as a phenomenon of extreme social vulnerability, in Portugal are in a homeless situation all individuals who are without a roof, subsisting in public spaces, housed in short-term shelters, or integrated in temporary accommodations. The main goal of this article is to understand, characterize and analyze, from an institutional point of view, the types of intervention that are operationalized by the social sector with people in homeless situations. In addition, it intends to examine the repercussions of the current situation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the studied population and in professional practice. Therefore, three semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals who work daily in this context and integrate social responses designed to act with the targeted audience. It was concluded that, in addition to direct and integrated interventions, it is essential to work for and with society regarding the awareness of its role and the fight against its discrimination and prejudice, with essential implementation of innovative practices as the privileged route.Keywords: Homelessness. Social exclusion. Social intervention. Innovative projects.

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“…As Waegemakers Schiff and Schiff (2014) discuss, what has emerged is both a philosophy of HF, defined by key principles or values and specific program models such as the PTH and the Canadian At Home/Chez Soi (AHCS) (Goering et al , 2011) models. Pleace and Bretherton (2017) provide a useful taxonomy of the different types of HF models that have emerged over the past two decades, including the PTH model, “Communal Housing First” and “Housing First Light”.…”

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Managed alcohol programs in the context of Housing First

Schiff

Pauly

Hall

et al. 2019

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Purpose Recently, Managed Alcohol Programs (MAPs have emerged as an alcohol harm reduction model for those living with severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) and experiencing homelessness. There is still a lack of clarity about the role of these programs in relation to Housing First (HF) discourse. The authors examine the role of MAPs within a policy environment that has become dominated by a focus on HF approaches to addressing homelessness. This examination includes a focus on Canadian policy contexts where MAPs originated and are still predominately located. The purpose of this paper is to trace the development of MAPs as a novel response to homelessness among people experiencing severe AUD and to describe the place of MAPs within a HF context. Design/methodology/approach This conceptual paper outlines the development of discourses related to persons experiencing severe AUD and homelessness, with a focus on HF and MAPs as responses to these challenges. The authors compare the key characteristics of MAPs with “core principles” and values as outlined in various definitions of HF. Findings MAPs incorporate many of the core values or principles of HF as outlined in some definitions, although not all. MAPs (and other housing/treatment models) provide critical housing and support services for populations who might not fit well with or who might not prefer HF models. Originality/value The “silver bullet” discourse surrounding HF (and harm reduction) can obscure the importance of programs (such as MAPs) that do not fully align with all HF principles and program models. This is despite the fact that MAPs (and other models) provide critical housing and support services for populations who might fall between the cracks of HF models. There is the potential for MAPs to help fill a gap in the application of harm reduction in HF programs. The authors also suggest a need to move beyond HF discourse, to embrace complexity and move toward examining what mixture of different housing and harm reduction supports are needed to provide a complete or comprehensive array of services and supports for people who use substances and are experiencing homelessness.

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What Do We Mean by Housing First?

Cited by 11 publications

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Solving Homelessness from a Complex Systems Perspective: Insights for Prevention Responses

Solving Homelessness from a Complex Systems Perspective: Insights for Prevention Responses

(Sobre)viver Em Situação De Sem-Abrigo Em Portugal: A Emergência De Respostas Inovadoras

Managed alcohol programs in the context of Housing First

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