Research Matters! The impact of research on solutions to homelessness past, present and future. Stephen Gaetz Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Professor,

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Research Matters! The impact of research on solutions to homelessness past, present and future. Stephen Gaetz Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Professor, Faculty of Education, York University, Toronto, Canada Research Symposium April22-23, 2015

Part 1 Does homelessness research MATTER ?

Uses of Research 1)Conceptual 2)Instrumental 3)Symbolic

Homelessness Research: The PAST Part 2

United States Dennis Culhane Martha BurtSam Tsemberis

Australia David MacKenzie Guy Johnson Chris Chamberlain

Australia Policy – based research Program evaluation Homeless definitions Activist research Linking housing research to Homelessness research

Europe Eoin O’SullivanSuzanne FitzpatrickVolker Busch-Geertsema

Europe Pan-European comparative research Policy-focused work ETHOS definition of homelessness Nurturing research / practice collaboration

Canada Historically, much slower to embrace the role of research David Hulchanski – key homelessness researcher Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness report – 2000 First homelessness research conference – York University 2005 Canadian Homelessness Research Network,

Homelessness Research: The PRESENT Part 3

Recognized the importance of data: - HMIS - Performance Management - PiT counts Research became a priority to inform policy and practice

Active research agenda Researchers on staff Research Symposium Engaging the research community

Providing strong evidence-base for Housing First, now considered a “Best Practice” Rich research output – over 80 peer reviewed articles Strong influence on public policy Provides a strong knowledge base for policy and practice

Homelessness Partnering Strategy Supporting a Coordinated Point in Time Homelessness Count Stronger approach to HIFIS Support for targeted research Focus on Housing First as a priority

(formerly the Canadian Homelessness Research Network) Canadian Observatory on Homelessness

Research Priority 1 Exploring effective ‘systems’ responses to homelessness Research Priority 2 3 A Framework for Homelessness Prevention Research Priority Understanding and Facilitating the Implementation of Effective Models of Housing and Support Addressing Aboriginal Homelessness in Canada A Framework for Homelessness Prevention 4

Research Priority 5 Identifying Effective Responses to Youth Homelessness Research Priority 6 7 A Framework for Homelessness Prevention Research Priority Legal and Justice Issues Measuring progress to End Homelessness Advancing Knowledge mobilization and Research Impact strategies 8

Homelessness Research: The FUTURE Part 4

1. Engage iternationally

Prevention Housing and Supports Emergency Response 2. Deeper understanding of homelessness PREVENTION

3. Research on Affordable Housing

4.Better understand sub-populations

5. Research on Aboriginal homelessness Inclusionary research framework - Need to engage Aboriginal people and communities in this work Audit of Aboriginal on reserve housing Transitions to urban centres Effective policy, practice and models of engagement

Aboriginal Homelessness in Canada Belanger, et al. 2012

Population Profile based on Age Aboriginal vs. Aboriginal in Canada

6. Build community capacity to understand, engage in and utilize research More effective use of data management tools Better assessment Evaluation research Linking research to planning

Questions or comments?