Publications
Browse our publications to discover what works
We collaborate with academics, universities, and research groups to uncover what really helps people out of homelessness. Explore our growing body of work that includes randomised control trials, systematic reviews, policy papers, and books which help to fill the gaps in our understanding of homelessness.
Featured Publication
May 13, 2025
A Smarter Approach to Homelessness: Prioritising prevention in the 2025 spending review
This joint report by the Centre for Homelessness Impact and the Institute for Government makes a case for a refocusing away from spending on reactive responses to homelessness and investing in upstream homelessness prevention and early intervention.
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July 29, 2024
Staying Put
Staying Put is a scheme that enables young people to remain with their foster carers, if both parties agree, from the age of 18 to 21. We evaluated how this reduces the risk of homelessness in care leavers.
April 29, 2024
What Works Evidence Notes: Domestic Abuse and Homelessness
This paper provides an overview of the evidence on the intersection between domestic abuse and homelessness, particularly focusing on women survivors. It discusses evidence-based interventions and promising practices that prevent and address homelessness among domestic abuse survivors, and how further research efforts, evaluation, and policy can help improve outcomes for survivors in the UK.
April 21, 2024
The effectiveness of abstinence-based and harm reduction-based interventions
Substance use is higher among adults experiencing homelessness and can have terrible consequences but people who are homeless often face significant barriers when accessing public services. This review aims to understand the effectiveness of different substance use interventions for adults experiencing homelessness.
February 26, 2024
What Works Evidence Notes: Prison Discharge and Homelessness
This paper explores the link between homelessness and discharge from prison, providing key insights into the efficacy of current government programmes and promising new initiatives.
February 7, 2024
Case Management Report
This report breaks down key findings from over 100 studies on case management and what makes it effective when supporting people out of homelessness.
January 18, 2024
Homelessness, Refugees and Resettlement in the UK
This report sheds light on the challenges faced by refugees being resettled in the UK. Exploring the connection between poverty, education, health inequalities and housing, it emphasises the role housing plays in shaping the destiny of those on the edge of society. The report highlights that refugees bear a disproportionate burden, often facing multiple challenges and disadvantages when trying to find stable accommodation.
August 10, 2023
Evidence and Gap Maps Implementation: Fourth Edition
Also known as the ‘why things work or not’ map, the Fourth Edition of the Implementation Map looks at qualitative evaluations concerning homelessness interventions. The latest edition showcases 597 studies – an increase from the initial 246 studies back in 2018. This growth underscores the growing global interest in understanding homelessness interventions. Notably, 191 of these studies have been added since the previous edition, demonstrating the continual expansion of our knowledge.
July 24, 2023
The impacts of Lifelong Links on housing outcomes for young people leaving care
This study shows a promising solution to reducing the risk of homelessness among young people leaving care. Looking at Lifelong Links, an intervention connecting children in care with a support network of trusted adults, reduces the risk of homelessness by 10%.
