The effectiveness of permanent supportive housing for rough sleepers: a review of the research

Tim Aubry and Maryann Roebuck

Chapter 14 in Research Handbook on Homelessness, 2024, pp 189-211 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The chapter provides a comprehensive review of research on the effectiveness of permanent supportive housing (PSH) in ending homelessness among adults who are unsheltered. The review finds that both scattered-site PSH and congregate PSH ends homelessness for most individuals, including rough sleepers. Based on existing research, it remains unclear whether PSH is less effective for unsheltered individuals compared to those staying in temporary accommodations. Given the significant health risks faced by rough sleepers and the proven effectiveness of PSH, there is a need to prioritize a combined strategy of street outreach and PSH.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Geography; Politics and Public Policy Sociology and Social Policy; Urban and Regional Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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