This important text provides a comprehensive survey of homelessness in America: its scope and
causes its diverse populations and the array of responses at the individual community and
systems levels. Expert contributors explore the links between trauma and homelessness the
cycle of homelessness and health mental health problems and barriers preventing people from
accessing services. Case studies of effective programs and practices focus on science-based
interventions broad understanding of client needs and close coordination between systems and
agencies. Finally specialized chapters discuss issues and experiences common to homeless youth
and young adults including housing instability on college campuses and empowerment-based
strategies for engaging youth voice in programming .Included in the coverage:Homelessness and
health disparities: a health equity lensAffordable housing and housing policy responses to
homelessnessStreet talk: homeless discourses and the politics of service provisionMultisectoral
collaborations to address homelessnessTrauma-informed care in homelessness service settings:
challenges and opportunitiesIncorporating youth voice into services for young people
experiencing homelessnessHomelessness Prevention and Intervention in Social Work fills a
critical gap in the social work curriculum as a main or a supplementary text. It also makes an
accessible resource for clinicians and community practitioners seeking current knowledge on the
topic practical approaches to working with clients experiencing homelessness and useful
information for effective program and policy design.
