White House advisor to join Crisis panel discussion on the future of homelessness in the UK
20 January 2012
White House advisor and world-renowned homelessness expert Professor Dennis Culhane will take part in a panel discussion, Homelessness in Austere Times: lessons from home and abroad. Tickets are free with limited numbers still available.
Organised by Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, the event takes place on Friday 10 February 2 - 4pm at the The Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House. To book a place contact thomas.say@crisis.org.uk.
Leslie Morphy, Chief Executive of Crisis, said: "This discussion comes at a critical point for homelessness in the UK. With the economic downturn taking its toll and Government austerity measures meaning homelessness services and benefits are being cut back, we are already seeing a surge in all forms of homelessness.
"We are delighted that Professor Culhane will be joining our panel of experts to give us his unique perspective on homelessness in the coming year. I hope attendees will draw lessons from developments beyond our own shores."
The discussion aims to explore, compare and contrast changes to homelessness services and legislation in England, Scotland and Wales, while considering lessons that can be learned from experiences in the US and Europe.
Also on the panel are:
- Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick, Heriot Watt University, an expert on homelessness and housing exclusion in the UK and abroad
- Roger Wilshaw, Deputy Director of Homelessness and Support, Department for Communities and Local Government
- Katharine Sacks-Jones, Head of Policy, Crisis (Chair)
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For further media information or to request an interview with a Crisis spokesperson, call 020 7426 3880 or email media@crisis.org.uk
Crisis
Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change. Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help people to transform their lives. We are determined campaigners, working to prevent people from becoming homeless and advocating solutions informed by research and our direct experience. We have ambitious plans for the future and are committed to help more people in more places across the UK. We know we won't end homelessness overnight or on our own. But we take a lead, collaborate with others and, together, make change happen.