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1 results foundAuthor: Hickert, Audrey O. Title: Evaluation of the Homeless Assistance Rental Program (HARP) Summary: In 2009 the Salt Lake County Community Resources and Development Division (CRDD) asked the Utah Criminal Justice Center (UCJC) to conduct a follow-up study to their 2007 evaluation of the Homeless Assistance Rental Program (HARP). Specifically, CRDD was interested in finding out whether or not the assumptions from the first HARP study remained true (e.g., reductions in jail use, increase in treatment compliance) and if HARP continued to fulfill its goals. The 2007 HARP study examined the first 102 clients in HARP. At that time most clients were referred to HARP from Substance Abuse Services (63%), had been booked into the jail in the year prior to housing (56%), and had received financial assistance from the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) in the two years prior to housing (90%). Only 13% had involvement with Valley Mental Health (VMH). HARP provided single-bedroom units to two-thirds (63%) of clients and a median rent contribution of $454 across all clients. Median time in housing was nine (9) months for exited clients, with 36% of clients having exited the program at the time of the evaluation, and six (6) months for active clients (ranged from 1 to 22 months). Exit status was 43% negative, 19% neutral, and 38% positive. Compared to the year prior to receiving HARP housing, jail bookings dropped from 56% to 33% in the year following housing start (new charge bookings dropped from 22% to 13%). The criminal justice cost benefit indicated a $2.64 return for every dollar invested in the program, primarily due to reduced future victimization. Recommendations included improving the administration and recording of client measures (case management, Self-Sufficiency and Housing First matrices) and continuing the process of collaborating and streamlining processes across partnering agencies. The current study examines all HARP clients from inception through August 1, 2009 (N = 222) and compares them to a comparison group of homeless individuals who received a similar type of supportive housing intervention (Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) through The Road Home Shelter, N = 231). The addition of a comparison group provides some context for the outcomes observed for the HARP clients. In addition, this follow-up study allows for a larger sample, longer follow-up period, and more complete records. Details: Salt Lake City, UT: Utah Criminal Justice Center, University of Utah, 2010. 79p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 21, 2011 at: http://ucjc.law.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/HARP_Final_070810.pdf Year: 2010 Country: United States URL: http://ucjc.law.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/HARP_Final_070810.pdf Shelf Number: 121089 Keywords: Homelessness (Utah)HousingJails |