5 reasons people are homeless in MN, 2017 top studies, research in the news, and more.
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December 2017
New on the Wilder Blog
Start by Knowing Why: 5 Reasons People are Homeless in Minnesota

Homelessness often comes into sharper focus when temperatures plummet. As we think about this issue and how to solve it, it is important to also ask why: Why do people experience homelessness? Stephanie Nelson-Dusek shares five reasons, based on data from the 2015 Minnesota Homeless Study.

Executive Summary
Information. Insight. Impact.

That tagline graces the Wilder Research entryway and greets staff and guests alike. Executive Director Paul Mattessich reflects on 2017 and the many partnerships that allow Wilder Research to make positive impacts on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Year-End Wrap Up
Top 10: Most-Read Studies of 2017
We compiled a list of our most-read studies from the past year. Studies on the list address homelessness, commercial sexual exploitation, health, early childhood, and more. What did you miss this year?  Read the list.

The Compass team compiled a list of their most popular tweets from the year, with some bonus context for their readers.  If you aren't already following Minnesota Compass on Twitter, you're missing regular bite-sized data and trends. Read the list.
In the News
Julie Atella presents Safe Harbor results during a recent press conference.
Report: Minnesota's Safe Harbor helping more victims of sex trafficking - Fox 9
Shares results from an evaluation of this statewide program.

1900s Romanian immigrant lifted the lid on St. Paul's wretched poverty - Star Tribune
Tells the story of Carol Aronovici, the man who led Wilder's first research study in 1917.

Editorial: Our East Side assets - Pioneer Press
Highlights the "powerful data" from Minnesota Compass informing efforts to build economic inclusion in this area of Saint Paul.
Wilder Research Staff
Welcome Sana Farooq!

Please join us in welcoming Sana Farooq to Wilder Research. As a research assistant, Sana will help coordinate research studies, conduct literature reviews, code and analyze data, and more. Prior to joining Wilder Research, she worked as a behavior therapist focused on mental health in children and adults.
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