Women’s Homelessness and Welfare States

Bretherton, Joanne; Benjaminsen, Lars; Pleace, Nicholas

doi:10.1057/978-1-137-54516-9_4

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“…For example, men were more likely to report discharge from an institution or substance use as a reason for homelessness while women were more likely to report eviction or interpersonal conflict. 49 , 50 An understanding of these pathways, and the differing trends in substance use treatment admissions between genders, can help ensure treatment facilities are equipped to treat different substance use disorders and address unique external factors for men and women.…”

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A longitudinal cross-sectional analysis of substance use treatment trends for individuals experiencing homelessness, criminal justice involvement, both, or neither - United States, 2006-2018

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Vickery

et al. 2022

The Lancet Regional Health - Americas

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A longitudinal cross-sectional analysis of substance use treatment trends for individuals experiencing homelessness, criminal justice involvement, both, or neither - United States, 2006-2018

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The Lancet Regional Health - Americas

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“…According to Schwan et al (2020), women are more likely than men to experience sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and gender-based violence. Moreover, researchers have suggested that young women are more likely to remain in precarious housing due to unsafe living situations on the streets (e.g., increased risk of abuse or exploitation; Bretherton, 2017;Schwan et al, 2020).…”

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Examining Risk Factors and Protective Resources as Predictors of Recovery Among Youth With Mental Illness and Lived Experience of Homelessness

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High level of mental health problems are a critical concern among youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. Using data from a randomized controlled trial on Housing First in Canada, this study examined the risk factors and protective resources associated with mental health recovery among 215 homeless youth with mental illness at baseline and at a 24-month follow-up. At study entry, higher levels of recovery were associated with a lower number of adverse childhood experiences, less frequent presence of mental health symptoms, higher level of satisfaction with social relationships, and a higher level of psychological integration at baseline. At 24-months, a lower frequency of experiencing mental health symptoms and a higher level of psychological integration were associated with a higher level of recovery. The study’s findings highlight the importance of protective resources, notably having supportive social relationships and a sense of belonging in the community as contributors to mental health recovery

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“…Liberal welfare states see fewer women in full time employment, alongside high childcare costs, whereas social democratic welfare states see more women in full time employment ( Stephens & Fitzpatrick, 2007 ). Social democratic welfare states are also more likely to provide support for single mothers than liberal welfare states ( Bretherton, Benjaminsen, & Pleace, 2017 ). These robust welfare systems are protective factors in preventing homelessness.…”

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Service usage of a cohort of formerly homeless women in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Cook

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Purpose The aim of this paper is to explore government service usage across the domains of health, justice, and social development and tax for a cohort of formerly homeless people in Aotearoa New Zealand, focusing specifically on the experiences of women. The Integrated Data Infrastructure is used, which links our de-identified cohort data with administrative data from various Aotearoa New Zealand Government departments. Results Of the cohort of 390, the majority (53.8%) were women. These women were more likely to be younger (57.1% were aged 25–44), indigenous Māori (78.6%), and have children (81.4%). These women had lower incomes, and higher rates of welfare benefit receipt, when compared to men in the cohort and a control group of women from the wider population. Conclusions The cohort were primarily female, younger, Māori, and parents. They earned much less than their non-homeless counterparts, and relied heavily on government support. The neoliberalisation of the welfare state, high rates of women's poverty, and the gendered nature of parenthood means that women's homelessness is distinct from men's homelessness.

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Women’s Homelessness and Welfare States

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A longitudinal cross-sectional analysis of substance use treatment trends for individuals experiencing homelessness, criminal justice involvement, both, or neither - United States, 2006-2018

A longitudinal cross-sectional analysis of substance use treatment trends for individuals experiencing homelessness, criminal justice involvement, both, or neither - United States, 2006-2018

Examining Risk Factors and Protective Resources as Predictors of Recovery Among Youth With Mental Illness and Lived Experience of Homelessness

Service usage of a cohort of formerly homeless women in Aotearoa New Zealand

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