Experience delivering an integrated service model to people with criminal justice system involvement and housing insecurity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People returning to communities from prison or jail face stressors related to securing housing, including discrimination, restrictions based on prior felony convictions, and limited economic and social resources. Existing housing programs can effectively reduce housing instability but often do not fully address the needs of people involved in the criminal justice system experiencing homelessness who often have co-occurring chronic medical issues, and psychiatric and substance use disorders.

Methods

Project CHANGE is an ongoing program to deliver person-centered, integrated care and services to individuals involved with the criminal justice system and experiencing homelessness. Applying a Screening, Brief Intervention, (Referral to) Treatment framework, a comprehen

SUBMITTER: Baker O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9892679 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature