Community-based Evaluation of a Novel, System-wide Harm Reduction Strategic Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness in New York City
Funded by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Project dates: September 2024 - September 2029
Principal Investigator: Allen, BennettProject dates: September 2024 - September 2029
Principal Investigator: Doran, Kelly
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This community-partnered study will use advanced epidemiological and data science methods together with qualitative interviews to rigorously examine the implementation and effectiveness of a novel, systemwide Harm Reduction Strategic Plan suite of interventions administered across homeless shelters in New York City. The study will produce new practice- and policy-relevant evidence to inform local and national programmatic and policy interventions, laying the groundwork for widespread implementation of place-based overdose prevention strategies to meet the unique needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, a population at disproportionate risk of overdose death.