Homelessness Prevention and Intervention in Social Work: Policies, Programs, and Practices

by Calvin L. Streeter (Editor), Amanda Aykanian (Editor), Heather Larkin (Editor)

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Hardcover
2019
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This textbook examines the service needs of those experiencing, or at risk of homelessness and reviews effective policies, programs, and practices for people at risk or experiencing homelessness. It addresses a a need for a comprehensive, dedicated textbook on homelessness for the social work field. Because of the multifaceted causes and correlates of homelessness, this textbook is informed by the Restorative Integral Support (RIS) model for a whole person framework that organizes policy, program, and practice innovations presented throughout the chapters. The RIS model: (1) conceptually handles homelessness as a category that includes and transcends existing categories of child welfare, aging, health, disabilities, mental health, substance abuse, and others; (2) synthesizes research on ACEs, trauma, resilience, and recovery; and (3) offers a holistic, multi-system method that supports consumers and staff while strengthening systems within communities.
Building the homelessness knowledge base - from characteristics of the homeless population to policy and service implementation - can advance life-changing outcomes for millions who lack supports.

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This textbook examines the service needs of those experiencing, or at risk of homelessness and reviews effective policies, programs, and practices for people at risk or experiencing homelessness. It addresses a a need for a comprehensive, dedicated textbook on homelessness for the social work field. Because of the multifaceted causes and correlates of homelessness, this textbook is informed by the Restorative Integral Support (RIS) model for a whole person framework that organizes policy, program, and practice innovations presented throughout the chapters. The RIS model: (1) conceptually handles homelessness as a category that includes and transcends existing categories of child welfare, aging, health, disabilities, mental health, substance abuse, and others; (2) synthesizes research on ACEs, trauma, resilience, and recovery; and (3) offers a holistic, multi-system method that supports consumers and staff while strengthening systems within communities.
Building the homelessness knowledge base - from characteristics of the homeless population to policy and service implementation - can advance life-changing outcomes for millions who lack supports.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 422
Edition: 1st ed. 2019
Publisher: Springer
Published: 10 Jul 2019
ISBN 10: 3030037266
ISBN 13: 9783030037260

Author Bio

Heather Larkin, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the University at Albany (SUNY) School of Social Welfare and Director of the National Center for Excellence in Homeless Services. Dr. Larkin has researched ACEs among people experiencing homelessness, older adults in public housing, and New Yorkers. She translates ACE knowledge into policies, programs, and practice and engages in collaborative, community-engaged research. She co-developed the Restorative Integral Support (RIS) model to guide an ACE Response strategy that integrates services within intentionally developed restorative contexts that foster resilience and recovery. She has been honored for her work by the New York State Council on Children and Families and the New York State Senate. She has twice earned Exemplary Community Engagement Awards and was named as a Sage Colleges Champion of Character Educator Leadership Award winner.