Claves para observar la situación de calle en Chile | Ignacio Eissmann
Este artículo busca contestar la pregunta sobre ¿cuáles son las claves analíticas que permiten comprender la situación de calle? Para ello, propone la utilización del concepto de sinhogarismo, definiendo la falta de vivienda como el problema central que desencadena toda la complejidad de la situación de calle y extendiendo sus fronteras conceptuales. Asimismo, se definen tres claves de análisis que en conjunto permiten distinguir la situación de calle o sinhogarismo de otras situaciones de extrema pobreza. Finalmente, se discuten las implicancias para el análisis de las políticas sociales desde dos ejes principales: Ejercicio de Derechos Humanos y Niveles de Exclusión-Inclusión, reconociendo que la provisión de una vivienda es el primer paso para asegurar cualquier proceso de superación del sinhogarismo, y un nivel de inclusión mínimo en las principales instituciones y espacios de participación social.
This article seeks to answer the question about what are the analytical keys that allow us to understand the street situation? To do this, it proposes the use of the concept of homelessness, defining the lack of housing as the central problem that triggers all the complexity of the street situation and extending its conceptual borders. Likewise, three analysis keys are defined that together allow us to distinguish homelessness from other situations of extreme poverty. Finally, the implications for the analysis of social policies are discussed from two main axes: Exercise of Human Rights and Levels of Exclusion-Inclusion, recognizing that the provision of housing is the first step to ensure any process of overcoming homelessness, and a minimum level of inclusion in the main institutions and spaces for social participation.
“Sinhogarismo”, un término urgente para solucionar un problema estructural | Hogar Sí
La campaña lanzada por la fundación propone introducir en el diccionario de la Real Academia Española (RAE) el término “sinhogarismo”. El objetivo es que la RAE reconozca la necesidad de disponer de un término preciso para definir el problema. De la misma manera que en otros idiomas, como el inglés homelessness, de donde procede la palabra. Este término sirve como alternativa a otros ya aceptados en el diccionario (como mendigo, sintecho, indigente o vagabundo), que se refieren a aspectos concretos del fenómeno y no ponen el foco en sus causas estructurales, además de tener una alta carga negativa (por ejemplo, no todas las personas en situación de sinhogarismo ejercen la mendicidad).
The campaign launched by the foundation proposes to introduce the term “homelessness” into the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The aim is for the RAE to recognise the need for a precise term to define the problem, in the same way as in other languages, such as English , from which the word comes. This term serves as an alternative to other terms already accepted in the dictionary (such as beggar, homeless, destitute or vagabond), which refer to specific aspects of the phenomenon and do not focus on its structural causes, in addition to having a high negative load (for example, not all homeless people beg).
The International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH)
The IJOH is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on promoting and advancing scholarly communications and academic discourse among all sectors regarding preventing and ending homelessness locally and globally.
The IJOH seeks to promote and advance scholarly communications and academic discourse among all sectors regarding preventing and ending homelessness globally. The IJOH prioritizes the dissemination of knowledge from both the Global North and the Global South, seeking true internationalization of knowledge translation and exchange. The IJOH is based on the values of excellent scholarship, international knowledge sharing, housing as a human right, making space for global knowledge transfer with an emphasis on inclusion of scholarship from the Global South.
Inclusive policies and programmes to address homelessness: 2023 report of the United Nations Secretary-General
The present report, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/133,
provides a review of the progress, gaps and challenges in inclusive social
development policies and programmes to address homelessness, given the
socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID–19) pandemic. The
specific challenges faced by disadvantaged groups are discussed.
The report shows that, while knowledge of and policies on homelessness are
improving, substantial efforts are still needed. Notwithstanding homelessness
concerns in developed and developing economies, the report serves to highlight
global contrasts, along with the convergence of issues and strategies.
In the report, the Secretary–General proposes possible indicators for social
protection and access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing in the aftermath
of COVID–19.
OECD: National Strategies for Combating Homelessness
This indicator presents an overview of strategies to tackle homelessness at the national and regional level, as reported by countries responding to the 2023, 2021 and 2019 OECD Questionnaire on Social and Affordable Housing (QuASH), and other sources. Homelessness strategies are defined as policy documents setting out targets and actions to tackle homelessness, requiring links across policy sectors. This indicator also presents information on the existence of housing-led and Housing First strategies in OECD and EU countries.
Ending rough sleeping: What Works? An International Evidence Review
In the UK there is both an opportunity and a need for change in the way rough sleepers are assisted. The findings presented from this review should be used alongside the wider body of work being undertaken by the charity Crisis with rough sleepers and those who work with them, to shape an improved approach and end rough sleeping. Moreover, Crisis hopes this synthesis will provide a reference point for policy makers, practitioners and researchers working with rough sleepers across the globe.
Ending street homelessness: what works and why we don’t do it
Vast human and financial resources have been spent in efforts to understand and address street homelessness. Yet, the problem persists. This think piece summarises the findings of a major review exploring the international evidence base on what works to end street homelessness (Mackie et al., 2017). It also reflects on the question: ‘if we know what works, why don’t we do it?’ Informed by more than 500 literature sources and interviews with 11 international experts, it identifies the key principles which appear to improve the likelihood of interventions ending street homelessness. These include: be housing-led, offer person-centred support and choice, take swift action, employ assertive outreach leading to a suitable accommodation offer, ensure services address wider support needs, and collaborate effectively between agencies and across sectors. The article also identifies seven reasons why those responding don’t always do what is known to work. If street homelessness is to be ended then we must address: the lack of settled accommodation, funding challenges, ineffective collaboration and commissioning, the needs of different subgroups, ineligibility of some people for publicly funded support, overly bureaucratic processes, and the need for stronger political will.
Better data and policies to fight homelessness in the OECD
This brief reports homeless statistics based on the national statistical definition, and presents homelessness trends within countries when such data are available and comparable across time.
Introduction to homelessness in high-income countries: An open access e-textbook
Dr. Nick Falvo has begun to write of an open access interdisciplinary textbook intended to provide an introduction to homelessness in high-income countries for students, service providers, researchers and advocates.
Ending Street Homelessness in Vanguard Cities Across the Globe: An International Comparative Study
I-SPHERE and GISS Bremen have produced an Evaluation of the Institute of Global Homelessness ‘A Place to Call Home’ initiative which works with Vanguard cities across the globe to set targets and support them in their efforts to end street homelessness.
Funded by the Oak Foundation, this international comparative study explores the approaches of the first 13 Vanguard cities in their efforts to tackle street homelessness.
The research found both successes and systematic failures and established a set of recommendations on what works and what does not in addressing street homelessness.
