The Crisis of the Precariously Housed: The Relationship Between Homelessness Prevention and Evictions in the City of Fort Wayne

• In Event: Social Policy Implementation in Local Governments

Brief Overview

Considering that Fort Wayne, IN is 13th in the nation for eviction rates, this study analyzes the relationship between the homeless prevention measures in Fort Wayne and the effects of eviction on precariously housed individuals and families.

Authors

• Susan Graber, Purdue University Fort Wayne

• Cameo C Parry, Purdue University Fort Wayne

• Talat Fatima, Purdue University Fort Wayne