Transition from Homelessness Research
Understanding what conditions result in permanent transitions from homelessness can inform strategies that can be used to foster success in preventing and ending homelessness. In this line of research, we are exploring the conditions needed to thrive following homelessness, and developing and evaluating novel interventions that can support tenancy sustainment and psychosocial well-being following homelessness.
Peer to Community (P2C) Model
Community integration is a serious challenge during homelessness, and something that persists following homelessness. This research, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, builds on our previous studies on the transition to housing following homelessness by using our findings as a foundation to co-design a novel intervention for promoting community integration following homelessness. We have recently completed pilot research on this model, and will share our findings when they are available.
Transition from Homelessness Study
Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, this study used a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach by working alongside persons with lived experiences of homelessness, service providers, and policymakers to identify what is needed to thrive following homelessness in two cities in Ontario, Canada. We published two technical reports describing our findings in Kingston and London, Ontario, and two research papers that describe the perspectives of persons with lived experience and service providers across these two communities.
Effectiveness of interventions targeting community integration among individuals with lived experiences of homelessness: A systematic review
Community integration is a key outcome of any strategy for supporting individuals following homelessness. To identify the range and effectiveness of interventions to address this outcome, we conducted a systematic review of effectiveness studies. We searched six databases, and included 25 studies in our review that were subjected to critical appraisal and a narrative synthesis. Our findings indicate that there is inconsistency in the extent to which existing interventions are effectively targeting CI as an outcome. We conclude that future research should focus on the development and evaluation of interventions that more effectively target this critical construct.