The American Academy of Political & Social Science – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:25:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Webinar: The End of Family Homelessness? Evidence and Analysis for Stronger Policy – Nov 10 https://phennd.org/update/webinar-the-end-of-family-homelessness-evidence-and-analysis-for-stronger-policy-nov-10/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:25:49 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=77561 Contemporary research helps us understand the dynamic nature of homelessness, how it affects individuals and families, how it is shaped by (and shapes) socio-demographic inequality in America, and the ways in which public policy and local interventions mitigate or exacerbate the crisis. Join the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) for a webinar and discussion to review key insights from new and existing research that can provide guidance for homelessness policies and state and local interventions. Panelists include Marc Dones, chief executive officer, King County Regional Homelessness Authority; Chris Herring, postdoctoral fellow, Harvard University and assistant professor of Sociology, University of California Los Angeles; Sharon McDonald, senior fellow for Families and Children, National Alliance to End Homelessness; Zach Parolin, assistant professor, Bocconi University and senior fellow, Center on Poverty & Social Policy, Columbia University; and Beth Shinn, Cornelius Vanderbilt chair and professor, Vanderbilt University.

This event will take place on Wednesday, November 10 at 1 p.m. EST.

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