Social Determinants of Health

An Attack on Women: The Intersection of Violence and Homelessness

Webinar Slides(PDF) In 2014 the National Health Care for the Homeless Council published a study exploring the relationship between homelessness and violence. Nearly half the study’s ~500 participants experienced violence while homeless, and findings revealed that although males and females experienced violence at virtually the same rate, female gender was a significant predictor of knowing […]

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Law Enforcement & Homelessness: Forging Fruitful Partnerships

Law Enforcement & Homelessness Slides(PDF) Out of Reach 2017(PDF) Encampment Principles & Best Practices(PDF) In Focus: Incarceration & Homelessness(PDF) Housing Not Handcuffs(PDF) Tent City USA(PDF)   People experiencing homelessness often have nowhere to sleep or spend their time other than public spaces, such as parks and sidewalks. But metropolitan regulations often prohibit acts housed people

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Employment Support in the HCH Setting

Webinar Slides(PDF) This webinar will address several approaches HCH projects can take to support consumers in considering, looking for, obtaining, and maintaining gainful employment. Unemployment and homelessness are very closely associated, but many individuals who are homeless are not only able but also eager to work. People who are homeless may already engage in temporary

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Integrating Employment Strategies into Supportive Housing Programs

This webinar will look at a number of strategies adopted by homeless service agencies to improve employment opportunities and retention. Participants will learn about several employment models including individual placement and support, transitional jobs, alternative staffing, and customized employment. Presenters will describe the unique features of each model and provide recommendations for integrating the right

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