Description:
Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
Building on the influential Using Evidence to End Homelessness (Bristol University Press, 2020), this practical collection shows how evidence and data can drive smarter action to improve outcomes for people affected by homelessness. Six years on, it captures lessons learned and progress made while charting a path for greater impact. With new contributions from leaders including UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, reflecting on his time as Mayor of Greater Manchester, Sir Michael Barber and Rosanne Haggerty, it highlights innovative approaches transforming housing, health, education, media, sport and the arts.
Through case studies, collaborative models, and policy tools, it equips practitioners, policymakers, funders and community leaders to act more effectively. The book is an essential resource for all those working to end homelessness.
Brief description: Michael Sanders is Professor of Public Policy at King's College London. He has worked with or for the majority of the UK's What Works Centres including as Head of Evidence at What Works for Wellbeing, Academic Lead of the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes, and as Chief Executive of What Works for Children's Social Care.
Review Quotes:
"How to Use Evidence to End Homelessness is an important and timely book. As major cities like London continue to tackle acute homelessness crises, it is essential that we use the best evidence to address the root causes through prevention and long-term housing solutions. Policymakers can learn a lot from these case studies and policy tools, and Ligia's work has already had a significant impact on the way we work together in London." Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development
"A truly authoritative guide to what will actually work in ending homelessness, that manages to be not just deeply practical and realistic about the challenges but also inspiring, drawing on the best of evidence from many of our best minds." Bobby Duffy, King's College London