Other America: Homeless Families in The Shadow of the New Economy

From a study commissioned by the Volunteers of America, this report provides a general description of homeless families, their demographic make-up, personal histories, and regional responses in three different areas

Cost of Good Intentions: Gentrification and Homelessness in Upper Manhattan

Examining indicators of income, education, rents, and housing values, this report shows that low-income families in upper Manhattan are particularly at risk of becoming homeless due to neighborhood changes

Maori & Psychology Research Unit annual report 2006

Annual report of the Maori and Psychology Research Unit (MPRU) 2006. The unit was established in August of 1997. The unit is designed to provide a catalyst and support network for enhancing research concerning the psychological needs, aspirations, and priorities of Maori people. The MPRU is well situated to draw together skilled and experienced interdisciplinary research groups by networking and establishing working relationships with staff and students within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University, and the wider community

Child Labour in the Russian Federation

Working paper on child labor written in 2002 for the ILO by Svetlana Stephenson, in preparation of the ILO Declaration entitled A Future Without Child Labour, under the mandate of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

A survey of homelessness and homeless services in West Dorset: A way forward

This report reviews the nature and extent of homelessness in West Dorset District Council (WDDC). In particular it focuses on: • exploring current levels of homelessness; • identifying the causes of homelessness within the local authority area; • gauging current service provision for homeless people/households; • identifying gaps in the provision of current services. In an attempt to reflect the local authority’s desire to develop a more proactive and preventative approach in addressing housing need, this report identifies a number of strategies that it may wish to adopt to ensure that this particular aspect of housing need is tackled effectively

Meeting the challenge? Transitions out of long-term homelessness

Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) is a pilot project designed to break the cycle of long-term homelessness. The project provides intensive support for up to three years to assist people who are long-term homeless receive the range of services they need. This is the second of four reports evaluating the J2SI project. It documents the social outcomes and the economic costs and benefits from the first 24 months. The evaluation uses a randomised controlled trial that tracks the outcomes of J2SI participants (Group J) and compares their outcomes with those of a comparison group (Group E) who are being supported by existing services. After 24 months the evidence shows a sustained improvement in the housing circumstances of the J2SI participants compared to those in the control group. Critically, most (86%) have maintained their housing. While the move to independent housing was difficult in the beginning, the high rate of housing retention suggests that most of the participants are developing the skills and confidence needed to keep their housing. The report contains the results of a cost-benefit analysis of the program after 2 years of operation. The evaluation was conducted by researchers from RMIT University and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. Authors: Guy Johnson, Daniel Kuehnle, Sharon Parkinson, Yi-Ping Tseng

Punishing the Poor Through Welfare Reform: Cruel and Unusual?

This Comment aims to show how the Eighth Amendment intersects with welfare reform and what constitutional limits exist vis-à-vis welfare restrictions for society’s neediest citizens. Part I explores Eighth Amendment jurisprudence and its historical underpinnings and will provide background on the 1996 welfare reforms. Part II explores whether welfare reforms penalize individuals for their status as “poor” or “unemployed” and whether this constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Finally, Part III illustrates how welfare programs can be reformed for constitutional compliance

Chicago Recovery Partnership Evaluation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

From 2009-2011, the City of Chicago and Cook County received a total of $2.35 billion in funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [ARRA]. The stimulus money was allocated to seven areas: education, basic needs, transportation and infrastructure, housing and energy, public safety, broadband and workforce development. The Chicago Recovery Partnership Evaluation of ARRA analyzes the impact of the stimulus spending using a costbenefit analysis framework. This report evaluated$1.09 billion of total spending in Chicago and Cook County, resulting in net benefits ranging from -$173.9 to$2,740.2 million. The wide range in net benefits is attributed largely to education, which received over half of ARRA funding

Review Essay: Homelessness, Liberation Theology and Faith Based Organisations

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