An effective response to evictions is a critical part of broader homelessness prevention efforts that enhance the stability and well-being of people who are at risk of losing their housing.
The training addresses an urgent need, given the rise of evictions and their significant impact on individuals, families, and communities, including as a pathway into homelessness.
Eviction prevention aims to keep individuals and families at risk of eviction in their homes. The intervention involves stabilizing tenancies and finding sustainable solutions for individuals and families.
What You Can Expect:
You’ll learn the fundamentals of eviction prevention and its key components, including legal, financial, and social support mechanisms for those threatened by eviction.
You’ll gain a better understanding of the eviction process and explore essential practices to empower tenants, provide short-term financial assistance, and access legal supports and advocate for tenants’ rights.
You’ll gain insights from eviction prevention programs in Canada which will help guide implementation in your community.
Who Should Take This Training?
Community service providers – you want to learn from real examples and gain insights to start or strengthen shelter diversion in your community.
Funders and policymakers – you want to learn how eviction prevention offers a cost-effective approach to decrease shelter stays and reduce the strain on homeless services.
This training includes:
- 4 Interactive lessons
- 3 Practice vignettes
- Self-assessment, feedback and reflection
- Course certificate upon completion
Participants typically complete this self-paced course in about 3 hours.
TRAINING content
Introduction
TRAINING INCLUDES
- 12 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- Certificate of Completion
Acknowledgments
This training was developed as part of the Rooting for Home project, a research initiative focused on shelter diversion and eviction prevention in Canada. The project supports communities in building the skills and knowledge needed to put prevention strategies into action and help people stay housed.
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