Publications
Browse our publications to discover what works
We collaborate with academics, universities, and research groups to uncover what really helps people out of homelessness. Explore our growing body of work that includes randomised control trials, systematic reviews, policy papers, and books which help to fill the gaps in our understanding of homelessness.
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July 2024
Staying Put
Staying Put is a scheme that enables young people to remain with their foster carers, if both parties agree, from the age of 18 to 21. We evaluated how this reduces the risk of homelessness in care leavers.
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August 2024
Evidence and Gap Maps Effectiveness: 6th Edition
Sixth Report on the Evidence and Gap Map Effectiveness
June 2024
The effectiveness of abstinence-based and harm reduction-based interventions
Substance use is higher among adults experiencing homelessness and can have terrible consequences but people who are homeless often face significant barriers when accessing public services. This review aims to understand the effectiveness of different substance use interventions for adults experiencing homelessness.
June 2024
Exploring the effect of case management in homelessness per components
Adequate housing is a basic human right. The many millions of people experiencing homelessness have a lower life expectancy and more physical and mental health problems. This report summarises the best available evidence relating to the components of case‐management interventions for people experiencing homelessness.
April 2024
What Works Evidence Notes: Domestic Abuse and Homelessness
This paper provides an overview of the evidence on the intersection between domestic abuse and homelessness, particularly focusing on women survivors. It discusses evidence-based interventions and promising practices that prevent and address homelessness among domestic abuse survivors, and how further research efforts, evaluation, and policy can help improve outcomes for survivors in the UK.
February 2024
What Works Evidence Notes: Prison Discharge and Homelessness
This paper explores the link between homelessness and discharge from prison, providing key insights into the efficacy of current government programmes and promising new initiatives.
January 2024
Case Management Report
This report breaks down key findings from over 100 studies on case management and what makes it effective when supporting people out of homelessness.
January 2024
Homelessness, Refugees and Resettlement in the UK
This report sheds light on the challenges faced by refugees being resettled in the UK. Exploring the connection between poverty, education, health inequalities and housing, it emphasises the role housing plays in shaping the destiny of those on the edge of society. The report highlights that refugees bear a disproportionate burden, often facing multiple challenges and disadvantages when trying to find stable accommodation.
August 2023
Evidence and Gap Maps Implementation: Fourth Edition
Also known as the ‘why things work or not’ map, the Fourth Edition of the Implementation Map looks at qualitative evaluations concerning homelessness interventions. The latest edition showcases 597 studies – an increase from the initial 246 studies back in 2018. This growth underscores the growing global interest in understanding homelessness interventions. Notably, 191 of these studies have been added since the previous edition, demonstrating the continual expansion of our knowledge.
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