Articles for the Topic "International"

Cooperation Between All Relevant Bodies to Improve the Fight Against Homelessness (International)

2009-02-05T04:24:15

Homelessness is a multi-dimensional problem. Therefore effective policies addressing homelessness must include actions in different policy areas. For the purpose of this paper we have limited the policy areas to housing, employment, health, justice and immigration. Other important policy areas – such as education and culture – are not included in this paper. (Authors)

Council to Homeless Persons (International)

2009-03-20T09:33:53

Established in 1972, the Council to Homeless Persons is the peak Victorian body representing individuals and organizations with a stake or interest in homelessness. Our mission is to work towards ending homelessness through leadership in policy, advocacy and sector development. (Authors)

Handbooks: Education, Training and Employment (International)

2009-04-08T02:25:50

This new section of the Homeless Link website is dedicated to education, training and employment services for homeless and socially excluded people. It features good practice guidance and considerations for a wide range of services and activities, from engagement and stabilization activities, to volunteering, placements, self-employment and social enterprise. It is designed for homelessness service workers and managers to find resources to support and complement their work, including innovative ideas and tried and tested schemes. (Authors)

Participation Toolkit - "Redistributing the Power" (International)

2009-03-20T05:39:01

This toolkit is addressed to organizations providing services for people who are homeless, and the people that use those services. We hope that it can offer advice and ideas that could be useful in homeless services, in order for people experiencing homelessness to really get involved in decisions affecting services and how they operate. (Authors)

Responding to Stressful Events: Self-Care for Caregivers (International)

2009-02-05T08:39:49

Often in the homeless services field, the demand for services far outweighs the availability of providers. Some of this is attributed to workforce shortages, but often the problem is rooted in staff turn-over. Burnout is a common cause of turnover in homeless services, so a focus on self-care is critical.

Streets Ahead: Good Practice in Tackling Rough Sleeping Through Street Outreach Services (International)

2009-04-08T12:56:35

This good practice project is the first national (European) evaluation of street outreach for five years. It examines six different good practice themes relating to the delivery of vital outreach services that can prevent early homelessness from becoming entrenched or engage people who have been excluded from mainstream services and often society itself for many years. (Authors)

The Impact of Social and Cultural Activities on the Health and Wellbeing of Homeless People (International)

2009-04-08T11:52:13

Westminster PCT commissioned the Research Team at Broadway, a pan-London Homelessness charity, to undertake a project exploring the links between social and cultural activities and health. The project was undertaken between April and July 2005. (Authors)

Toolkit for Developing an Integrated Strategy to Tackle Homelessness (International)

2009-02-05T04:16:02

Here is a look into what the European Union is doing to combat the social problem of homelessness.

Welcome to the Street Outreach Good Practice Handbook

2009-04-08T01:16:08

Homeless Link’s good practice companion for street outreach is now online FREE. The handbook is in five parts: Theory - sets the theoretical context of street outreach services and the factors that affect their operation. Creating a positive service - outlines the measures needed to set up and develop an outreach service and its staff. Accommodation - details the different accommodation options available to rough sleepers. Delivering a quality service - outlines the practical approaches to street outreach working. Resources – examines published literature on rough sleeping and related issues. (Authors)