Webinar - Long-term Homelessness in Rhode Island and How to End It (1.5 CEUs)

Tuesday, May 14 (12-1:30pm EST)

Speakers: Eric Hirsch, Professor of Sociology at Providence College

Virtual on Zoom

Hosted by the NASW-RI Chapter (CEUs approved for NASW-MA attendees)

Why do we have so many people without homes in Rhode Island? What is the best approach to ending long-term homelessness? Homelessness disproportionately affects people of color, especially Black and Indigenous people in Rhode Island. It also disproportionately affects single mothers and LGBTQ+ people. I will cover these issues in my presentation.

Learning Objectives:

• That attendees understand the causes of long-term homelessness.
• That attendees understand how to end long-term homelessness.
• That attendees know how to achieve an end to long-term homelessness politically.

Fees: $15 for NASW members and $35 for non-members

Please note: This webinar’s Zoom Meeting link and course evaluation form details will be shared a day before the webinar.

Speaker: Eric Hirsch, PhD

• Professor Sociology at Providence College
• BA - Bucknell University
• MA and PhD University of Chicago
• Former Columbia University Assistant Professor of Sociology
• Interim Director Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project
• Chair- Homeless Management Information System Steering Committee
• Consultant for evaluations of multiple Rhode Island Homeless First Programs