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.
Featured Publication
April 22, 2026
Play for change: The role of sport in preventing homelessness before it starts
This report explores sport’s untapped potential as a strategic tool for preventing homelessness across the UK by engaging at-risk individuals early and building protective factors like resilience and social connection. It examines how sporting infrastructure serves as a trusted "gateway" to services and employment, while calling for better data, trauma-informed practices, and cross-sector collaboration to transform these fragmented activities into a coordinated national prevention strategy.
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September 19, 2020
Employment and Homelessness
A policy paper looking at employment and homelessness in the context of the new economy following COVID-19.
August 28, 2020
Discharge review
Discharge programmes for individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness: a systematic review
April 29, 2020
Using Evidence to End Homelessness
This new publication gathers the insights and experiences of leaders in government, academia and the third sector to present new evidence-based strategies to end homelessness.
February 13, 2020
SHARE Framework v2
The SHARE framework sets out clear principles to inform how preventing and ending homelessness should be framed and assessed. It aims to take into account all relevant data, while also setting the highest standards for transparency and accountability when working to prevent or relieve homelessness.
May 22, 2019
Better Data, Better Results
An options appraisal for a national data and monitoring system for street homelessness in Scotland
March 4, 2019
egm part 1 version 2
Global Evidence and Gap Map of Effectiveness Studies. By Dr. Howard White and Dr. Ashrita Saran
November 26, 2018
standards of evidence
A report which analyses the evidence standards and evidence used in 14 web based research portals. By Prof. David Gough and Dr Howard White
October 11, 2018
egm part 2
A launch pad for strategic evidence production and use. Global Evidence and Gap Map of Implementation Issues Pt 2
