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Housing first : ending homelessness, transforming systems, and changing lives / Deborah K. Padgett, Benjamin F. Henwood, and Sam J. Tsemberis. by Padgett, Deborah. Oxford University Press, 2016. Call #: 363.50973 P123h Subjects Homeless persons -- Housing -- United States.   Homeless persons -- Services for -- United States.   Homeless persons -- Housing. ISBN:  9780199989805 (hc.) 019998980X (hc.) Description:  xiii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-213) and index. Summary:  The story of Housing First (HF), an evidence-based approach to ending homelessness that began in New York City in 1992 and rapidly spread. The rise of a 'homeless industry' of shelters and transitional housing programs that the HF approach directly challenged by rejecting the usual demands of treatment, sobriety and housing readiness. Based upon principles of consumer choice, harm reduction and immediate access to permanent independent housing in the community, HF was initially greeted with skepticism and resistance. However, rigorous experiments testing HF against 'usual care' produced consistent findings that the approach produced greater housing stability, lower use of drugs, and alcohol and cost savings. This evidence base, in conjunction with media accounts of HF's success, led to widespread adoption in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, and Australia. The book traces the history of homelessness and the rapid growth of the publically funded homeless industry, an amalgam of religious and philanthropic organizations, advocacy groups, and non-profits that were insufficient to stem the tide of homelessness resulting from dramatic reductions in affordable housing in the 1980s and continuing to the present day. This book also addresses wider issues of innovation and systems change in social and human services. Other authors:  Henwood, Benjamin F. Tsemberis, Sam J. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Woodlawn Public Library Adult Nonfiction 363.50973 P123h Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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