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Trauma-Informed Care Within The Homeless Service Milieu: Practical And Conceptual Considerations, Martina Mihelicova
Trauma-Informed Care Within The Homeless Service Milieu: Practical And Conceptual Considerations, Martina Mihelicova
College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations
Research indicates that most individuals in the general population experience some form of trauma (Kilpatrick et al., 2013) and that factors such as homelessness place individuals at higher risk of experiencing traumatic events (Deck & Platt, 2015; Ellsworth, 2019; Kushel, Evans, Perry, Robertson, & Moss, 2003). Considering that environments may both promote and impede the trauma recovery process, Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is a service framework intended to create a culture of trauma awareness and responsiveness (Fallot & Harris, 2006). Preliminary research demonstrates that TIC has positive outcomes for clients and staff (Damian, Mendelson, Bowie, & Gallo, 2018; Hales et al., …
Identifying A Typology Of Homelessness Based On Self-Sufficiency: Implications For Rapid Re-Housing Interventions, Quinmill Lei
Identifying A Typology Of Homelessness Based On Self-Sufficiency: Implications For Rapid Re-Housing Interventions, Quinmill Lei
College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations
Aims: There is limited research on the characteristics of individuals experiencing homelessness
who achieve positive housing outcomes in rapid re-housing (RRH) interventions. This study
aimed to identify a typology of homelessness based on Self-Sufficiency Matrix (SSM) domains
and examine its relation to sociodemographic characteristics and housing placement in RRH.
Methods: Homeless Management Information System data, including sociodemographics, SSM
domains, and housing outcomes, were obtained for 261 Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program participants in Indianapolis, IN.
Results: Latent class analysis revealed three subgroups based on SSM domains. Latent class
regression found the subgroups were significantly associated with race and significantly …