Pathways from Homelessness to Housing: A Critical Analysis of the Berlin Help System for Homeless Individuals with Mental Illness - Couverture souple

Kraschl, Christoph

 
9783843384650: Pathways from Homelessness to Housing: A Critical Analysis of the Berlin Help System for Homeless Individuals with Mental Illness
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3843384657 ISBN 13 : 9783843384650
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Homeless people with mental illness are one of the most vulnerable groups in urban areas but often do not get the assistance needed to end homelessness and to address health and psychosocial needs. Using key concepts of Pierre Bourdieu, the author provides a detailed analysis of the help system for the homeless mentally ill in Berlin. Qualitative interviews with 25 stakeholders of this help system were conducted and analyzed. The author reveals that this fragmented help system frequently fails to address the most vulnerable homeless who suffer from both psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse problems. A possible solution to this challenge is presented: the Housing First approach that was developed in New York. Using this relatively recent innovation, ideas are illustrated which have been proven to be effective in promoting social inclusion of the homeless mentally ill. This book provides a foundation for informed discussion and further research about how to counteract social exclusion of this ?hard to reach' population, and should be especially useful to social and health professionals, policy makers and researchers committed to supporting this group more successfully.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Homeless people with mental illness are one of the most vulnerable groups in urban areas but often do not get the assistance needed to end homelessness and to address health and psychosocial needs. Using key concepts of Pierre Bourdieu, the author provides a detailed analysis of the help system for the homeless mentally ill in Berlin. Qualitative interviews with 25 stakeholders of this help system were conducted and analyzed. The author reveals that this fragmented help system frequently fails to address the most vulnerable homeless who suffer from both psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse problems. A possible solution to this challenge is presented: the Housing First approach that was developed in New York. Using this relatively recent innovation, ideas are illustrated which have been proven to be effective in promoting social inclusion of the homeless mentally ill. This book provides a foundation for informed discussion and further research about how to counteract social exclusion of this ?hard to reach' population, and should be especially useful to social and health professionals, policy makers and researchers committed to supporting this group more successfully.

Biographie de l'auteur

Studies of Social Work at the Academy of Social Work Innsbruck and Sociology at the University of Amsterdam; four years of social work at a provider of supported housing for people with HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C in Berlin; since 2009 researcher at the Free University Berlin, division: Public Health, Prevention & Psychosocial Health Research.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3843384657
ISBN 13 
9783843384650
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
100
Coordonnées du fabricant
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