Homelessness and Housing Insecurity: Policy, Casework, and Advocacy Strategies for Vulnerable Populations

Homelessness and Housing Insecurity: Policy, Casework, and Advocacy Strategies for Vulnerable Populations offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, addressing, and preventing one of society’s most urgent crises. Drawing on real-world case studies, evidence-based research, and practical field experience, this book equips social workers, policymakers, advocates, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to make a lasting impact.

The text explores the structural causes of homelessness, from systemic inequality and mental health challenges to economic displacement and gaps in public policy. It outlines effective strategies for direct casework, trauma-informed service delivery, and cross-sector collaboration. Readers will learn how to navigate complex housing systems, advocate for legislative change, and implement sustainable solutions that centre the dignity and rights of those affected.

Through actionable frameworks, critical analysis, and inspirational stories from the frontlines, this resource empowers professionals and students alike to approach homelessness not as an intractable problem, but as a challenge that can be met with innovation, compassion, and strategic action.

Whether you work in government, non-profit services, academia, or grassroots advocacy, this book is an indispensable tool for creating housing stability and fostering social justice for vulnerable populations.