Homelessness strategies in France: the case study of Nantes
Author
Cliche, Jean-Baptiste Joel Xavier
Term
4. semester
Publication year
2022
Submitted on
2022-06-02
Pages
74
Abstract
This master's thesis presents an in-depth case study of how Nantes addresses homelessness. It first clarifies what is meant by homelessness and highlights its main causes. It then examines how different strategies aim to prevent homelessness, reduce the number of people affected, or lessen its impacts. Particular attention is given to Housing First, an approach that provides people with stable housing as a starting point, and to the Finnish strategy. This overview is used to build a clear analytical framework. The framework is applied to the existing actions and plans in Nantes to assess their strengths and weaknesses and to offer critical feedback.
Dette speciale præsenterer et dybdegående casestudie af, hvordan Nantes håndterer hjemløshed. Først afklares, hvad der menes med hjemløshed, og de vigtigste årsager fremhæves. Derefter undersøges, hvordan forskellige strategier søger at forebygge hjemløshed, reducere antallet af berørte eller afbøde konsekvenserne. Særlig opmærksomhed rettes mod Housing First, en tilgang der giver mennesker en stabil bolig som første skridt, og mod den finske strategi. Denne gennemgang bruges til at opbygge et tydeligt analytisk rammeværk. Rammeværket anvendes på de eksisterende indsatser og planer i Nantes for at vurdere deres styrker og svagheder og give kritisk feedback.
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Keywords
Housing First ; homelessness ; homeless ; Europe ; France ; Nantes ; Finland ; strategy ; long-term homelessness ; shelter ; permanent housing ; social housing ; supportive housing ; welfare ; housing ; case study