Public Policy Evaluation Form - Solutions to Homelessness

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Four dimensions are presented below, each of which includes a series of indicators designed to clearly and precisely measure the level of compliance. Each indicator includes specific descriptions that explain the meaning of each option on the rating scale. If you need further guidance, simply hover over each response for a detailed explanation to help you make your assessment with confidence.

Dimension 1: Principle of autonomy

Autonomy is the essence that identifies and accompanies this transformative process. We firmly believe that each person, regardless of his or her situation, has the right and ability to make informed decisions and control his or her life. This principle becomes a cornerstone that leads us towards deinstitutionalization. When people experiencing homelessness are empowered to make decisions about their lives, it challenges the institutional paradigm that has often taken that power away from them.

Participation in decision making: Does public policy encourage people to make decisions about their own lives?

Personalized support and empowerment: Does public policy tailor services and supports to the individual preferences and choices of people experiencing homelessness?

Effective support for knowledge of rights: Does the public policy ensure that people receive support that enables them to understand and exercise their rights?

Access to information and resources: Is information on rights, services, supports and options available clear, accessible and understandable to users?

Degree of self-management and promotion of own resources: Does public policy encourage the development of own skills and resources to reduce dependence on specialized services and supports?

Orientation towards independent living outside the system: Does public policy effectively help people to exit homelessness and integrate into the community?

Dimension 2: Community approach

A community-based approach is the second leg of this transformational package. This is where it all comes to life. By fostering people's participation in a welcoming community, people find an environment conducive to taking responsibility for making decisions in accordance with their chosen life project. Community is not only a place where one lives, but where one belongs and contributes. A community-based approach is a call to recognize people experiencing homelessness as full citizens and valued members of that community.

Identification of community assets: Does public policy identify available community assets (such as community centers, local organizations, volunteer services) to support the integration and recovery of people experiencing homelessness?

Access and consideration of community options: Does public policy ensure that people experiencing homelessness are aware of and actively consider available community services when making decisions about their lives?

Freedom to use services: Does public policy ensure that people experiencing homelessness are free to use community services without feeling obligated?

Promoting community participation: Does the public policy promote the participation of homeless people in community life?

Support in the transition to independent living: Does public policy provide adequate supports for the transition of people experiencing homelessness from institutions to independent living within the community?

Dimension 3: Housing approach

The right to housing is paramount in this process: housing is a fundamental human right because it not only provides physical shelter, but also stability, dignity and a platform from which people can project themselves into the future and begin to exercise control over their lives autonomously. Housing as a right allows people to disengage from institutionalized environments, to walk the path to the community and to develop their life project autonomously.

Access to a decent and adequate housing option: Does the public policy allow homeless people to have access to decent and adequate housing?

Security of access and tenure: Does public policy ensure that homeless people have access to stable housing solutions, with support that guarantees their right to housing and access to registration?

Control over housing: Are people experiencing homelessness allowed to have control over who they share their housing with and how they organize their daily life there?

Privacy and security: Does the public policy consider that people experiencing homelessness have privacy and security in their homes, allowing them to control who enters and leaves and how they use their space?

Availability of basic services: Does public policy ensure that housing for the homeless is equipped with the necessary basic services such as water, electricity and heating?

Location and community inclusion: Does the public policy promote that housing for the homeless be located in integrated urban centers with access to services and avoiding segregation?

Dimension 4: Rights and access to services

The rights and access to services approach is based on the premise that all people have inalienable rights. This includes that people experiencing homelessness should be able to access mental and physical health services in normalized environments, receive support for labor integration, and enjoy equal treatment and non-discrimination, among other aspects.

Non-discrimination and equal treatment: Does public policy prevent and combat discrimination against homeless people in accessing services and resources?

Equal access to services and resources: Is equal access to services and resources ensured for all homeless people, regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or other personal characteristics?

Gender mainstreaming: Is there explicit mention in public policy of the different needs and experiences of men, women and non-binary people experiencing homelessness?

Inclusion of a migrant perspective in community services: Does public policy ensure the specific access needs of homeless migrants to community services?

Access to mental and physical health services: Does public policy facilitate access by people experiencing homelessness to mental and physical health services outside the homelessness system?

Access to personalized employment: Does public policy consider personalized employment programs that facilitate the insertion and stabilization of homeless people in the labor market?

Harm reduction: Does public policy include harm reduction programs that respect people's choices and promote their well-being?

Comprehensive Support: Does the public policy provide people experiencing homelessness with a comprehensive support plan that addresses all their needs and is led by the individual?