September 2, 2020
3pm-4pm
Conservative estimates predict that rates of homelessness may increase as much as 30% in Arizona as a result of the current pandemic. Researchers with the University of Arizona’s Southwest Institute for Research on Women will share results of their recent study and policy brief on the forecasted impacts of the COVID-19 health crisis on homelessness in Arizona and immediate policy steps that can be taken to mitigate anticipated increases in rates of individual and family homelessness through eviction prevention, supportive housing, and other interventions.
Learning Objectives
During this training, participants will:
Presenters:
Keith Bentele, PhD – University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women
Claudia Powell, MEd – University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women
Sponsors: This training is sponsored in partnership by the University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women, Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness, and the Arizona Housing Coalition.
Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) is Tucson's winter severe-weather emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. ODF goes into effect when weather predictions are for overnight temperatures of 40°F or lower with rain, 35°F or lower without rain, or when wind chill factors indicate a health hazard from exposure. You do not need an ID or a TB card to participate in ODF.
