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Book Synopsis: This book is the first to chronicle the story of Housing First (HF), a paradigm-shifting evidence-based approach to ending homelessness that began in New York City in 1992 and rapidly spread to other cities nationally and internationally. The authors report on 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 from the 'industry'. 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. The authors summarize research findings on HF and include a chapter of personal stories of individuals who have experienced HF. Unique to this book is the participation of the founder of HF (Tsemberis) and well-known research on HF by the co-authors (Padgett and Henwood). Also unique is the deployment of theories-organizational, institutional and implementation-to conceptually frame the rise of HF and its wide adoption as well as the resistance that arose in some places. Highly readable yet informative and scholarly, this book addresses wider issues of innovation and systems change in social and human services.
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In the world of homelessness, there is one groundbreaking approach that is revolutionizing the way we tackle this crisis - Housing First. This evidence-based method is transforming systems and changing lives. Our book, "Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives", chronicles the remarkable journey of this paradigm-shifting approach that started in New York City and has spread across the globe.
Unlike traditional shelters and transitional housing programs, Housing First rejects the demands of treatment, sobriety, and housing readiness. It prioritizes consumer choice, harm reduction, and immediate access to permanent independent housing in the community. Skepticism and resistance from the homeless industry were quickly proven wrong as rigorous experiments consistently showed that Housing First produced greater housing stability, reduced drug and alcohol use, and resulted in significant cost savings.
Our book not only traces the history of homelessness but also shines a spotlight on the rapid growth of the publically funded homeless industry. It reveals the insufficiency of religious and philanthropic organizations, advocacy groups, and non-profits in curbing homelessness. Through research findings and personal stories, we showcase the impact and success of Housing First. With the participation of the founder of Housing First, Tsemberis, and well-known researchers in the field, Padgett and Henwood, this book offers a comprehensive and authoritative perspective.
By deploying theories of organizational, institutional, and implementation, we conceptually frame the rise of Housing First and its widespread adoption. From the United States to Canada, Western Europe to Australia, this approach has taken root and is making a difference. Join us on this enlightening journey and discover the power of innovation and systems change in social and human services. Together, we can end homelessness and transform our communities.
To learn more about how Housing First is changing lives, get your copy of "Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives" today!
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