Supportive Housing in Illinois: A Wise Investment

This study reports on 177 supportive housing residents around Illinois, comparing their use of publicly-funded services two years before entering supportive housing to two years after entry. Data were collected from Medicaid-reimbursed services, state mental health hospitals, substance use treatment, state prisons, and various county jails and hospitals. The study found an overall cost savings of over $850,000 in the two years after entry into supportive housing, a little over$2,400 per person annually. There was a drastic reduction in state prison, county jail, and state mental health hospital overnight stays. There was a shift from using expensive inpatient services before housing (nursing homes, inpatient care, state mental health hospitals) to less expensive outpatient services after entry into housing (outpatient medical and psychiatric care, case management). Supportive Housing in Illinois: A Wise Investment was researched and written by the Heartland Alliance Mid-America Institute on Poverty with support from the Illinois Supportive Housing Providers Association and the Corporation for Supportive Housing

Study of Supportive Housing in Illinois: Interim Report on Publicly-Funded Service Usage by Residents Prior to Entry into Supportive Housing

This study was launched to document and analyze supportive housing residents' use of public services prior to entering housing and afterwards, in order to determine the cost savings of supportive housing to other systems. The hypothesis of the study is that supportive housing reduces a person's usage of expensive, primarily public-funded services.The study tracks individuals' amount of service usage for 2 years before they entered supportive housing, comparing it to their usage of services 2 years after, as well as the change in types of services utilized over time. The study included supportive housing residents across Illinois living in developments that had been in operation for at least one year, and that served individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and individuals who have a mental illness and/or who are formerly incarcerated

Study of Supportive Housing in Illinois: First Interim Report

In particular, the study focuses on the change in service use and the cost of services used by Illinois supportive housing residents 2 years before entering supportive housing and 2 years after. This study will inform policymakers, funders, and others about the importance and cost effectiveness of supportive housing in Illinois

Mail-Order Gun Kits and Fingerprint-Resistant Pistols: Why Washington Courts Should Impose a Duty on Gun Manufacturers to Market Firearms Responsibly

Plaintiffs have historically been unsuccessful in suing gun manufacturers for injuries inflicted by the criminal acts of third parties. Until recently, with one exception, courts uniformly found no basis for liability under either strict liability or general negligence claims. In three recent cases, however, courts have imposed a duty under negligent-marketing theories. These theories have yet to be tested in Washington. This Comment examines the potential viability of a lawsuit by victims of gun violence against gun manufacturers for negligent marketing in Washington. It ultimately concludes that Washington courts can and should impose a duty on gun manufacturers to refrain from marketing their products in a manner that increases the risk that the guns will be used for criminal activity

Embracing Life with ALS: the Role of Occupational Therapy from Diagnosis to End of Life Care

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project was to develop a comprehensive document that describes the role of the occupational therapist in working with clients and families affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis CALS) from diagnosis to end-of-life care. Method: A literature review was conducted using the AJOT, PubMed, CINAHL, and OT SEARCH databases. Information was gathered regarding current literature of ALS, the disease process, occupational therapy\u27s role in ALS treatment, caregiver\u27s role in end-of-life care, assistive technology, palliative care options, and additional support strategies. Additional ALS material was gathered from the ALS Association\u27s informational manuals. Results: Designed from the perspective of the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance-Enablement, the product, Embracing Life with ALS: The Role of . Occupational Therapy from Diagnosis to End-of-Life Care , was created. The role of the occupational therapist was integrated within the Canadian Model\u27s ten enablement skills, eight action points, and significant findings from the literature review. Special attention was placed on an assistive technology section for compensation in order to allow the client to remain as independent as possible throughout the disease progression. Conclusions: The occupational therapy document created encourages a holistic approach to ALS care that involves both the client and the family in collaboration with the occupational therapist. The document addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the client enabling them to engage in meaningful occupation and increase quality of life

Chicago Area Income, Poverty, and Housing Overview

This paper was originally researched for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago for use in their Five-Year Chicago Area HIV/AIDS Housing Plan. Hence, the counties included here are reflective of the counties the AIDS Foundation requested be included in the analysis. Though traditionally included in discussions of the Chicago region, Lake County is not included in this discussion of the Chicago area