David L. Driscoll, J. Johnston, Chelsea Chapman, Travis Hedwig, Sarah Shimer, Rebecca Barker, Nancy Burke, Michael Baldwin, Richard A. Brown
{"title":"Changes in the health status of newly housed chronically homeless: the Alaska Housing First program evaluation","authors":"David L. Driscoll, J. Johnston, Chelsea Chapman, Travis Hedwig, Sarah Shimer, Rebecca Barker, Nancy Burke, Michael Baldwin, Richard A. Brown","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2018.1441678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2018.1441678","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The Housing First (HF) model is an evidence-based supportive housing initiative that provides permanent housing for the homeless without preconditions such as sobriety or treatment compliance. This three-year longitudinal study investigated the effects of Alaska's inaugural Housing First projects in Anchorage and Fairbanks on local service usage, costs and tenant quality of life (QoL). A total of 94 tenants participated at baseline in the QoL study and 68 continued to follow-up. Cost data was collected from local municipalities, Alaska Department of Corrections, and local hospitals, health care clinics, behavioral health providers, and detox facilities. Emergency services use by tenants decreased from the year before moving into Housing First to the year after. Changes in health care costs were more variable depending on site and type of service.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2018-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2018.1441678","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43702036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tribe: on homecoming and belonging","authors":"Erin R Murphy","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2017.1374499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2017.1374499","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2018-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2017.1374499","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44062165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Home visiting program impacts on reducing homelessness among young mothers","authors":"Lauren E. Stargel, R. Fauth, M. Easterbrooks","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2017.1396740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2017.1396740","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In the current study, we aimed to determine the effects of Healthy Families Massachusetts (HFM), a statewide home visiting program, on young mothers’ experiences with homelessness during enrollment and after program completion. Data were drawn from a longitudinal, randomized control trial evaluation of HFM. Data collection occurred across 5 time points between 2008 and 2015 from a sample of 704 participants. The current analyses were restricted to a subsample of mothers (n = 443) with Time 5 data (74 months post-enrollment; 59.1% program, 40.9% control), which was representative of the Time 1 sample. We used data from maternal phone interviews to assess program effects on experiences with homelessness. Young mothers who participated in HFM were less likely to experience homelessness when their children were preschool-age or older than mothers in the control group. During program participation, the number of home visits was negatively associated with concurrent homelessness when children were infants or toddlers.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2018-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2017.1396740","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45370153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Housing interventions for homeless, pregnant/parenting women with addictions: a systematic review","authors":"J. Krahn, V. Caine, J. Chaw-Kant, A. Singh","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2018.1442186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2018.1442186","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Family homelessness is a growing problem in North America with most of these families headed by single women. Homeless women also experience high rates of pregnancy and addiction (drugs and alcohol). Housing interventions have been identified as key to addressing the complex needs of pregnant/early parenting, homeless women with addictions. The aim of this systematic review is to determine what housing models and programs for this population yield the best outcomes. We systematically searched 10 databases and retrieved eight articles describing four distinct studies that met the inclusion criteria for this review. Overall, improved outcomes were found for all intervention groups with the most recent and rigorous studies favoring models combining Housing First and case management. However, methodological limitations, study quality, and varied outcomes made comparison across studies difficult. Further research must be done in this area using standardized outcomes and rigorous designs to develop evidence-based best practice guidelines to address the unique needs of this population.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2018-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2018.1442186","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43857360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identity in transition: how formerly homeless individuals negotiate identity as they move into housing","authors":"K. Desjarlais-deKlerk","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2017.1379720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2017.1379720","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT It is unclear what happens when stigmatized individuals undergo status transitions into non-stigmatized groups. This paper explores changes in housing status, identity, and social relationships over time and their impact on formerly homeless individuals. Drawing on longitudinal qualitative interview data collected over six months from seven individuals transitioning out of homelessness and into government supported housing, this paper examines identity changes during such a status shift. Analysis shows that individuals distanced themselves from both homeless and formerly homeless people, and connected with others through groups not affiliated with homelessness or shelter life. When exiting a stigmatized status, like homelessness, social distancing may be particularly important as it helps redefine the self as apart from that previously held stigmatized status. Implications for research and policy are discussed.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2018-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2017.1379720","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41272936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Courtney Cronley, Anne Nordberg, Erin R Murphy, Mary K. Twis
{"title":"A community of singers: employing exploratory cluster analysis to reveal profiles of psychosocial characteristics among members of a street choir for homeless and formerly homeless individuals","authors":"Courtney Cronley, Anne Nordberg, Erin R Murphy, Mary K. Twis","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2018.1447269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2018.1447269","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This exploratory study employed cluster analysis to identify profiles of resilience, social support, stress, and mental health among members of a homeless and formerly homeless street choir; we examined the association between choir attendance and cluster membership, and the interaction of cluster membership and race. Respondents (N = 111, 66% African American, 84% homeless) had participated in the choir for an average of 12 months (SD = 12.02). We stratified the analysis according to homelessness status. Among those housed, k-means cluster analysis revealed two profiles: (1) relatively resourced but lower resilience, and (2) high resilience. Three profiles emerged among the homeless: (1) psychologically vulnerable, high stress and mental health concerns; (2) relatively resourced, showing average levels of mental health concerns and social support, minimally elevated stress, and higher resilience; and (3) low resilience. Examining the interaction, non-African American, housed participants in the high resilience cluster reported the most frequent choir attendance (M = 4.00, SD = 0.00); among the homeless, non-African Americans in the psychologically vulnerable cluster reported the most frequent attendance (M = 3.88, SD = 1.25). Results support the need for programs that address higher order needs concurrently with housing; they also highlight the ongoing need to provide particular outreach to minority populations.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2018-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2018.1447269","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41865245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Built community: architecture, community, and participation in a permanent supportive housing project","authors":"Tim Huffman","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2018.1445507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2018.1445507","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Housing and the social processes that create it are an important part of a better world. The permanent supportive housing movement holds that housing, in addition to a variety of human services, is the most dignified and effective way to help people without homes. But the design of such initiatives matters. This community-based, qualitative research project investigates the connection between space, participation, and community. It draws on the experiences of residents of an innovative housing organization on Skid Row in Los Angeles, California. Residents of the program find community space to be both promising and contested. Their experiences also reveal the way that institutional space can be trauma-informed and impact their overall wellbeing and opportunities for interacting with others. However, their feelings of being a part of the community and their involvement in activities are not always connected, as identity and social context can cause residents to identify or dis-identify with their community despite how involved or uninvolved they are. Intentionally designed community spaces in permanent supportive housing units can respond to trauma and set the stage for interaction, but they cannot solve all problems.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2018-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2018.1445507","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48326178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perspectives","authors":"J. Tsai","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2017.1362735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2017.1362735","url":null,"abstract":"Since I am starting a new “Perspectives” column, I suppose it is befitting that I write the first article for the column to describe my viewpoint as Editor of the Journal. I’ve had the privilege of serving as Editor for nearly two years and I regularly think about how to improve the Journal. I am creating this new column series to feature first-person narratives or unique perspectives on work related to social distress and homelessness. Most of the regular articles in the Journal describe studies with quantitative or qualitative data, which of course is important, but they often are not the right venue for more personal notes or broad viewpoints about the field which also have their value for the field. As a first article for this column, I will write from my perspective as a Journal Editor in what lessons I have learned that I think are important to share with others. Specifically, I will describe several things I look for as an Editor/Reviewer and lessons I have learned through submitting my own work for peer-reviewed publication. In addition to my Editorship on this Journal, I have served on the Editorial Board of seven other journals and have reviewed for various other journals as well so I bring those experiences to bare in describing my perspective.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2017.1362735","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42547384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Gerlitz, R. Joyce, A. Gadermann, A. Hubley, Sophie Ma Zhu, Meagan Stowe, A. Palepu
{"title":"Observations from the field: interviewers’ experiences interviewing and retaining homeless and vulnerably housed participants in longitudinal health research","authors":"J. Gerlitz, R. Joyce, A. Gadermann, A. Hubley, Sophie Ma Zhu, Meagan Stowe, A. Palepu","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2017.1349598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2017.1349598","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Conducting longitudinal research with homeless or vulnerably housed (HVH) participants is challenging. Homelessness, poverty, mental health issues, and addiction are social issues with which most cities in North America are grappling today. The study purpose was to explore the experiences of, and lessons learned by, staff in interviewing and retaining HVH adults in a marginalized neighborhood over the course of a 4 year longitudinal study. Four frontline interviewers from the Vancouver Health and Housing in Transition research team participated in six focus group sessions. Content analysis of transcriptions revealed three dominant themes: tracking and retention strategies; interviewer training and support; and interview dynamics. Participants’ mental health and substance use impacted all stages of the research. Interviewers’ experiences, observations, and recommendations contribute to the literature on interviewing and retaining HVH adults in longitudinal research as well as the training and support of staff.","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2017.1349598","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47767237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Homelessness in New York City: policymaking from Koch to De Blasio","authors":"A. Lovell","doi":"10.1080/10530789.2017.1366110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2017.1366110","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45390,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10530789.2017.1366110","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42701981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}