Guidelines for conducting research with people experiencing homelessness.
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To implement effective solutions we must first understand the causes of homelessness.
From determining the methodology to evaluating and mobilizing your results, the Doing Research section will guide you through the research process.
Methodology
Methodology
What are some of the methodologies used when researching homelessness?
Knowledge Mobilization
Knowledge Mobilization
How can we mobilize research on homelessness?
Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluation combines both theory and practice and is used by organizations to gather information for planning, designing, implementing, and assessing results.
Best, Promising & Emerging Practices
Best, Promising & Emerging Practices
While there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to homelessness, the right tools and information can help communities adapt initiatives to local contexts.
Monitoring Progress
Monitoring Progress
Communities need to monitor and evaluate their progress, since it is important to understand the baseline in order to know whether efforts to end homelessness are successful.