This volume brings together 14 chapters that explain how to use evidence and data to end homelessness in the UK. Leaders in government, academia, and the third sector in the UK discuss current and historical barriers to the adoption of evidence for policymakers, commissioners, and funders; the mismanagement of the private renting sector and its role in exacerbating homelessness; an evidence-informed approach to housing; addressing poverty; a cross-party policy approach to homelessness; comparison of homelessness research in the UK and US; the importance of evidence in different areas of social policy; a public health approach to homelessness; using data and evidence in UK public policy; the history of evidence in UK social policy; the role of charities and donors; and the importance of transparency in enabling the uptake of evidence. Distributed in the US by University of Chicago Press. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
This book brings together the insights and experiences of a diverse group of government leaders, academics, and third sector practitioners to set out new evidence-based strategies and solutions to end homelessness for good. Available open access under CC-BY-NC license.
