Shelterforce: Professor Gonyea & Colleagues Examine Patterns of Discrimination in Inclusionary Housing
Professor Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work co-authored an op-ed exploring how inclusionary housing has impacted low-income and marginalized communities, with a focus on housing units in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The researchers found that while residents were satisfied with the housing they received, they faced more bias from housing management. The residents reported experiencing […]
The Brink: Professor Byrne Explains Why Homelessness Risks Are on the Rise for Retired Adults
As older adults struggle to save for retirement in a rapidly changing economy, housing insecurity is one of the most dire consequences retirees face. Professor Thomas Byrne from BU School of Social Work talked to BU’s The Brink about the causes of homelessness among older adults, and how we as individuals and as a society […]
2/28: Professor Byrne & Gonyea Share Their Expertise on the Housing Crisis at “Research on Tap”
Profs. Tom Byrne and Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work will present their research as part of the series ‘Research on Tap,’ co-hosted by The Boston University Office of Research and the BU Initiative on Cities. The event features short, four-minute research presentations of new studies by BU researchers centered around this month’s […]
1/17: Professor Byrne & Local Leaders Discuss Housing, Homelessness & Health at Virtual Panel Event Cosponsored by BU CTSI
Housing expert Thomas Byrne, an associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), will present at the virtual panel discussion “Housing, Homelessness, and Health: What Do We Know About Housing and Health and What Is Being Done?” Cosponsored by the Boston University Clinical Translational Science Institute’s Community Engagement Program, the Zoom seminar is […]
TIME: Professor Byrne Explains How to Adapt Successful Veteran Homelessness Efforts to Non-Veterans
While homelessness among veterans has decreased by more than half since 2010, homelessness among non-veterans continues to rise. Professor Thomas Byrne from BU School of Social Work, an expert on preventing and addressing homelessness, explains that while there are many lessons to learn from the success of veteran homelessness efforts, the solution for non-veterans is […]
WCVB-TV News (ABC): Professor Byrne Shares Expertise on Rising Homelessness Among the Elderly
In an interview with WCVB-TV News (ABC) , Professor Thomas Byrne from BU School of Social Work discussed rising homelessness among the elderly, its causes, and recommended next steps state and federal governments can take to reduce and prevent it in the future. He encouraged those in power to emulate the successful approach of Veteran […]
NorthJersey.com: Professor Byrne Sheds Light on Housing Barriers After Tragedy in Bergen, NJ
Thomas Byrne, an associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), provides insight into the barriers that prevent people from finding housing in an article in NorthJersey.com about artist Matthew Keenan, who recently died after years of struggling with alcohol use and homelessness. Excerpted from “When pals of a Bergen artist heard he […]
4/3: Professor Byrne Moderates IOC Panel on Homelessness Feat. Author Gregg Colburn
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 […]
GBH: Boston Public Radio features Professor Judith Gonyea on Homelessness Among Older Women
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 Professor Judith Gonyea from Boston University School of Social Work to discuss the rising rate of homelessness among older women. […]
The Brink: Professor Byrne Explains Why Affordable Housing Reduces Risk of Veteran Homelessness
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 Professor Thomas Byrne spoke to The Brink about the veteran population, the effectiveness of government housing initiatives, and what still needs to be […]