Citation

Anderson I. J. Soc. Iss. 2007; 63(3): 623-640.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1540-4560.2007.00527.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article presents a medium–long-term analysis of the policy process in relation to tackling street homelessness in Scotland, through the Rough Sleepers Initiative. After setting the Scottish context in terms of governance and homelessness, the article takes a chronological approach to policy review, drawing on empirical evaluative data and other documentary evidence. The article then considers the overall effectiveness of the initiative in terms of its policy aims and in relation to the broader context of housing and welfare. The article concludes by drawing some lessons that may have relevance beyond Scotland and the United Kingdom.