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Solving Homelessness Together in London

Homeless Prevention System for London Vision The Vision The City of London’s Homeless Prevention System is a coordinated and integrated individual and family centred housing stability approach that is outcome focused and designed to address, reduce and prevent homelessness in London. 2

Guiding Principles Homelessness is a Solvable Problem Housing First or Housing with Support Approach Individuals and Family Centred A Harm Reduction Approach Community Engaged Partnership Based London Driven Neighbourhood Based Inclusive Fiscally Responsible Outcome Focused 3

Definition of Housing First “A Housing First or Housing with Support approach assists individuals and families by seeking out and supporting the right housing, at the right place, with the right level of support to develop lasting housing stability. “ A Homeless Prevention System for London A housing and service intervention that provides immediate access to permanent housing and support services and is based on a philosophy of client choice . Participants are not required to participate in psychiatric treatment or attain a period of sobriety in order to obtain housing. 6

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Homeless Management Information System

The number of individuals accessing emergency shelters is decreasing. 8

Number of Nights Stayed Number of Nights Stayed in Emergency Shelter 35% 31% 31% 30% 30% 30% 29% 28% 28% 28% 28% 26% 25% 24% 23% 21% 21% 20% 2011 20% 2012 2013 2014 15% 13% 2015 12% 12% 12% 12% 10% 8% 7% 6% 6% 6% 5% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1-5 Nights 6-25 Nights 26-50 Nights 51-100 Nights 101-250 Nights 251-365 Nights

London’s Housing First Emergency Youth Shelter 10

Street Level Women at Risk Program 12

Order 2 Reside 13

Solving Homelessness Together in London