Researcher Q&As

The HRC’s Sam Catherine Johnston speaks with Michael Thompson, Director of the Justice Center, to learn about the challenges of prisoner reentry. As part of the Council of State Governments, the Justice Center serves policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels from all branches of...
We have a system in Canada which admirably ensures that almost everyone has health insurance but which doesn’t necessarily ensure they have access to a primary care provider whom they trust and have confidence in and coordination of the care they need for their complex physical and mental health...
The picture of homelessness in rural and frontier America is very different than that in urban and metropolitan areas. It is harder to identify people who are homeless, and to provide access to services. Lee Flamik of Rush County, KS has been advocating for people who are homeless with mental...
Many people in the homelessness field support the notion of recovery. Yet, recovery can mean different things for different people. In this research study, consumer involvement was a top priority. Participants made their own choices and learned life skills to support them in housing and recovery....
Supported employment is a primary strategy to help people move from homelessness to housing. John Rio talks with HRC’s Gloria Dickerson about the challenges and benefits of implementing employment services in homeless assistance programs. John Rio co-directed a U.S. Department of Labor technical...
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