BU Initiative on Cities and BU School of Social Work are hosting a book talk and discussion on April 3rd with author Gregg Colburn and local leaders in the field of housing and homelessness, moderated by Associate Professor Thomas Byrne. The event features Colburn’s new book, “Homelessness is a Housing Problem.” Lyndia Downie, president and […]
Following up on a segment on the GBH news series, “Priced Out: The Fight for Housing in Massachusetts,” Boston Public Radio hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan are joined by GBH reporter Liz Neisloss and Prof. Judith Gonyea from Boston University School of Social Work to discuss the rising rate of homelessness among older women. […]
Judith Gonyea, a professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), weighs in on the rising rate of homelessness among older women in an interview with Liz Neisloss for the GBH News series “Priced Out: The Fight for Housing in Massachusetts.” Excerpted from “What happens when you lose your home at 72?” on the […]
While risk factors for homelessness among veterans can range from military pay grade to adverse life experiences, one of the biggest influences is access to affordable housing. BU School of Social Work Prof. Thomas Byrne spoke to The Brink about the veteran population, the effectiveness of government housing initiatives, and what still needs to be […]