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Journal of Prevention
Published in: Journal of Prevention 3-4/2007

Open Access 01-07-2007 | Original Paper

Critical Time Intervention: An Empirically Supported Model for Preventing Homelessness in High Risk Groups

Authors: Daniel Herman, Sarah Conover, Alan Felix, Aman Nakagawa, Danika Mills

Published in: Journal of Prevention | Issue 3-4/2007

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Abstract

Critical Time Intervention (CTI) is designed to prevent recurrent homelessness among persons with severe mental illness by enhancing continuity of care during the transition from institutional to community living. After providing the background and rationale of CTI, we describe the elements of the model and summarize the status of existing research on its effectiveness. We then briefly illustrate how the CTI model has begun to be adapted and implemented by providing a case example of a homeless woman’s transition from shelter to housing. Finally, we consider plans for the further adaptation, testing and dissemination of CTI in other populations and service delivery settings.
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Metadata
Title
Critical Time Intervention: An Empirically Supported Model for Preventing Homelessness in High Risk Groups
Authors
Daniel Herman
Sarah Conover
Alan Felix
Aman Nakagawa
Danika Mills
Publication date
01-07-2007
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Prevention / Issue 3-4/2007
Print ISSN: 2731-5533
Electronic ISSN: 2731-5541
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-007-0099-3

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