Mapping trends and policies to tackle homelessness in Europe

BACKGROUND

The project aims to provide a comparative assessment of national policies within corresponding social and health systems that are crucial for preventing and addressing homelessness. Focusing on a limited group of European countries and building on a rights-based approach to tackling homelessness, the research will look at the extent to which states are uphelding the right to housing and ensure access to affordable housing, social support and health care. Specific attention will be paid to policies and services targeting older people, persons with mental health problems and persons with addiction problems.