Think piece on homelessness published

The Policy Centre has published a think piece  Homelessness - the housing first model  by Jennifer Bridge.

Homelessness in Jersey is a multifaceted social challenge, affecting individuals from across the community. The scope of the issue extends beyond visible rough sleeping to include those living in temporary accommodation, facing eviction, or experiencing housing insecurity.

Key points –

• There has been a sharp increase in homelessness in Jersey.
• There are structural, personal and social drivers of homelessness.
• Organisations supporting homeless people are working to capacity.
• The Jersey Homelessness Strategy has eight priorities: statutory definition and regular data, an advice centre, structured support, more accommodation, increased housing supply, prevention, effective governance, and stronger accountability.
• The Housing First approach provides immediate, unconditional permanent housing, accompanied by flexible, wraparound support.

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