ETHICAL HOUSING ASSESSMENTS
This character trait requires that assessments be conducted honestly, clearly, and without deception- even when there are no apparent consequences.
What is integrity?
This framework recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and seeks to avoid re-traumatization.
What is trauma-informed care?
This concept involves recognizing and respecting a person’s cultural background, values, and lived experiences.
What is cultural competence?
This is when participants understand why questions are being asked and how their information will be used.
What is informed consent?
Which of the 6 key principle that guide trauma informed practice reminds assessors that systems and policies may have historically harmed certain communities.
What is cultural awareness?
This approach encourages ongoing self-reflection and learning rather than assuming mastery of another culture.
What is cultural humility?
This prioritizes collecting only information that is necessary for housing placement and services.
What is data minimization or confidentiality?
Which of the 6 key principle that guide trauma informed practice emphasizes allowing participants control over what they share and how they engage.
What is empowerment?
During an assessment, asking this type of question helps avoid assumptions about family structure, identity, or support systems.
What is asking open-ended questions?
This documentation practice requires capturing participant responses exactly as stated, without interpretation.
What is verbatim documentation or quotes?
What are the six key principles that guide trauma-informed practice.
What is safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural awareness.
Why is cultural competency important to conducting a housing an assessment?
What is improved communication, tailored care and services, mitigating bias, and so much more!
This strategy ensures that no assessment response disqualifies someone from housing assistance.
What is a Housing First approach?
This is a common trauma response that may appear during housing assessments and should not be mistaken for noncompliance.
What is fight, flight, freeze/?
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Failing to account for language access or cultural norms during an assessment can create this type of barrier.
What is an equity or access barrier to housing?