Working with People Experiencing Homelessness in Europe

Marta Gaboardi, Massimo Santinello, Francesca Disperati, Michela Lenzi, Alessio Vieno, Sandrine Loubière, Maria J. Vargas-Moniz, Freek Spinnewijn, Ronni Michelle Greenwood, Judith R. Wolf, Anna Bokszczanin, Roberto Bernad, Mats Blid, José Ornelas, Marybeth Shinn

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Abstract

In Europe, the widespread transition from the Traditional Staircase (TS) model to the Housing First (HF) model is transforming the way social service providers work with people experiencing homelessness. This study examined social service providers’ perspectives in both models regarding factors that facilitate or hinder their work. Data were collected through 17 photovoice projects involving 81 social service providers from eight European countries. The results show factors affecting social service providers’ work at three levels: systemic, organizational, and individual. Professionals in TS and HF identified similar topics; however, TS providers discussed more obstacles to work. Implications for practice are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)324-345
Number of pages22
JournalHuman Service Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • Europe
  • Homelessness
  • housing first
  • photovoice
  • social service providers

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