A dialogical approach to exploring what works to reduce homelessness
Description: This workshop brings together researchers, practitioners and people with direct experiences of homelessness to explore 'what works to reduce homelessness' at individual, service provision and policy levels. It will be a participatory workshop, funded by the UK Social Policy Association (SPA) and organised by Social Work at Brunel Univeristy of London and Trinity Homeless Projects.
Method: The workshop will follow a dialogical approach and employ group work to facilitate knowledge exchange. The aim is to help participants co-create research proposals and action plans that can lead to the reduction of homelessness in the UK.
Draft Schedule:
10:00 Registration and welcome
10:15 Introduction to the workshop and its dialogical approach
10:30 Dialogue by sector 'What helps reduce homelessness?'
10:50 Refreshments
11:10 Prof. Suzanne Fitzpatrick 'What we know so far on what works to reduce homelessness'
11:45 Dr Melissa Jogie ‘Homelessness in London’
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Dialogue across sectors 'What actions can individuals, service providers and policy makers take to reduce homelessness?'
14:15 Refreshments
14:45 Co-creating research ideas and actions plans
15:30 Final remarks on what's next
16:00 End of Workshop
