The Role of Transportation in Sustaining and Reintegrating Formerly Homeless Clients

Scott, Hannah; Bryant, Toba; Aquanno, Scott M.

doi:10.1080/10875549.2020.1740375

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“…Structural inequalities such as the lack of affordable grocery shops with healthy food options and an abundance of convenient fast food and liquor options left individuals frustrated with a lack of options (Johnson et al, 2020). Others discussed how lack of affordable transit, kitchen facilities and storage meant participants were living day to day and contributed to challenges to meet food needs (Scott et al, 2020;Wicks et al, 2006).…”

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The experience of food insecurity during and following homelessness in high‐income countries: A systematic review and meta‐aggregation

Easton

Oudshoorn

Smith-Carrier

et al. 2022

Health Social Care Comm

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Homelessness is a pervasive challenge caused by poverty which continues to grow in economically developed countries, posing significant health impacts (Fazel et al., Lancet, 384: 1529–1540, 2014). While food security related to poverty and low income has been investigated, this review specifically explores the experience of food security during and following homelessness. Given the fact that the health of individuals who experience homelessness is known to be poor and the importance of nutrition, this is a necessary contribution. Informed by a health equity lens, this review synthesises the findings and quality of the literature regarding experiences of food security during and following homelessness in high‐income countries. We used the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines. Qualitative studies published to date were obtained from six databases. We conducted a meta‐aggregation of existing qualitative findings. Twenty‐four studies on 462 participants were included in the review. Through meta‐aggregation four themes were created: (1) imposed food options as a determinant of health out of my control; (2) obtaining food for survival despite stigma or other consequences; (3) situated within a system that maintains food insecurity; and (4) surviving hardships. Persons during and following homelessness in high‐income countries face multiple challenges when securing food while situated in an oppressive system that lacks choice. Despite this, persons who have experienced homelessness demonstrate resilience by finding ways to meet their basic needs in the face of imposed barriers. Implications for research, policy and practice are offered.

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The experience of food insecurity during and following homelessness in high‐income countries: A systematic review and meta‐aggregation

Easton

Oudshoorn

Smith-Carrier

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“…Cost is a common obstacle, as many people experiencing homelessness simply cannot afford transit fares (Homeless Alliance of Western New York, 2006;Jocoy & Del Casino, 2008. While some transit agencies offer discounted fares and passes, often through partnerships with social service agencies, many unhoused people still have trouble with payment because the process of getting these passes and replacing lost ones can be difficult (Guo, 2017;Loukaitou-Sideris et al, 2021;Scott, Bryant, & Aquanno, 2020). In some cases, only certain groups within the unhoused population qualify for subsidised passes, while others have to rely on single-trip tickets given to them for specified travel purposes (such as job searches and healthcare).…”

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“…In some cases, only certain groups within the unhoused population qualify for subsidised passes, while others have to rely on single-trip tickets given to them for specified travel purposes (such as job searches and healthcare). The latter only offer limited access to the transit system and may impair their holders' ability to maintain contacts with important social and community networks (Scott et al, 2020).…”

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Homelessness on public transit: A review of problems and responses

Ding¹,

Loukaitou‐Sideris²,

Wasserman³

2021

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More than half a million people in the U.S. experience homelessness every day. Lacking other options, many turn to transit vehicles, stops, and stations for shelter. Many also ride public transit to reach various destinations. With affordable housing scarce and the numbers of unhoused individuals often surpassing the capacities of existing safety nets and support systems, transit operators face homelessness as a pressing issue on their systems and must implement policy measures from other realms beyond transportation to address it. Because of the health and safety implications for transit of the COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated further rise in homelessness from the resulting economic downturn, studying and responding to the needs of these vulnerable travelers is critical.We conduct a comprehensive literature review to identify articles discussing homelessness in transit systems. While only a handful of articles exist from the 1990s, there is an emerging literature in the last 20 years that examines different aspects of homelessness in transit systems. We identify and review 63 articles on homelessness in transit systems and other public settings to better understand the extent of homelessness in the U.S., and how transit agencies perceive its impacts. We also summarise literature findings on the travel patterns of unsheltered individuals, which show that public transit represents an important and common mode of travel for them. Lastly, we focus on responses to homelessness from the part of transit operators. We find two types of responses: 1) punitive, in which criminalisation, policing and enforcement of laws and codes of conduct prevail, and 2) outreach-related, which aim towards providing help and support to unsheltered individuals. We conclude by summarising our findings as well as the existing gaps in the literature.

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“…While service agencies may provide transit passes or travel discounts to some PEH (Jocoy & Del Casino, 2010), these tend to be limited resources offered only on occasion, be unaffordable, or have limited geographic coverage (Scott et al, 2020). In addition, social assistance agencies often restrict where PEH can go when using a travel pass, with employment and medical appointments prioritised over social activities (Scott et al, 2020). As a result, some PEH rely on travelling by foot (Hui & Habib, 2017) or use transit without payment, increasing the risk of being fined (Jocoy & Del Casino, 2010).…”

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“…In addition, social assistance agencies often restrict where PEH can go when using a travel pass, with employment and medical appointments prioritised over social activities (Scott et al, 2020). As a result, some PEH rely on travelling by foot (Hui & Habib, 2017) or use transit without payment, increasing the risk of being fined (Jocoy & Del Casino, 2010).…”

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Community perspectives on how decentralising an emergency shelter influences transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness

Canham

Rose

Jones

et al. 2022

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Despite steady increases in homelessness in the U.S., only recently has research on transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) been the focus of research endeavours. Moreover, limited research has identified how the geographic relocation of homeless community services and resources impacts the transportation needs of PEH and how this process affects access to health and social services. To fill this gap in the literature, using a community‐engaged research approach, we conducted a qualitative research study in which 24 professionals working in planning, transportation, local government, and the homelessness services sector were engaged in in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews. We examined participant perspectives on how PEH transportation needs and use changed after three new emergency shelters replaced a centralised one, and how access to health and social services was impacted. Data were organised into three overarching categories: (1) Changes in transportation need and use following decentralisation; (2) Impact of transportation changes on PEH access to services; and (3) Recommendations for improving transportation access. Findings suggest the need to offer PEH transportation on demand, provide education on transportation and system navigation, and increase transportation‐related funding for homeless service providers and PEH to ensure transportation costs are not a barrier to healthcare and social services.

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The Role of Transportation in Sustaining and Reintegrating Formerly Homeless Clients

Cited by 8 publications

References 19 publications

The experience of food insecurity during and following homelessness in high‐income countries: A systematic review and meta‐aggregation

The experience of food insecurity during and following homelessness in high‐income countries: A systematic review and meta‐aggregation

Homelessness on public transit: A review of problems and responses

Community perspectives on how decentralising an emergency shelter influences transportation needs and use for persons experiencing homelessness

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