Mission

To overcome barriers to optimal health and wellness for people experiencing homelessness and criminal justice involvement through research and collaboration.

Vision

Thriving communities without health inequities driven by homelessness or criminal justice involvement.

Values

Integrity - We operate in an ethical manner and conduct our research with respect for the people and communities with which we work. We emphasize excellence, diversity, and lived experience among our staff. We hold ourselves to the highest professional and personal standards and focus on honesty, transparency, and compassion for our staff, research partners, and our community.

Collaboration – We commit to involve communities in the work we do. Communities include people with lived experience of the issues we study, healthcare leaders, regional/state/national policymakers, and academic groups.

Research – We use rigorous methodology to conduct research, evaluation, and quality improvement projects. We root  our conclusions and policy recommendations in evidence, including quantitative and qualitative data.   

Real-World Application – Our projects are timely and policy relevant and inform the optimal delivery of healthcare, public health, and supportive services for people impacted by homelessness or criminal justice involvement.