Original
Cultural Competence in Community‐Level Initiatives to Advance Racial Equity in Homeless Services
Abstract
ABSTRACT This study investigates how organizations in collaborative networks in the United States address racial inequality in homelessness through cultural competence continuum and actionable initiatives. Conducting a content analysis, we deductively and inductively code the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care (CoC) funding applications to identify the cultural competency of actions for homelessness taken by CoCs. CoCs most frequently take actions related to data and training. 83% of CoCs demonstrate cultural proficiency but often miss opportunities for advancing proficiency. The findings highlight the importance of actively developing cultural competence in organizations when addressing complex issues like homelessness. The study offers an empirical application of Sweeting's framework, providing valuable insights for future research on social equity in public service provision.
中文
社区层面促进无家可归者服务种族公平倡议中的文化胜任力
摘要
摘要 本研究考察美国协作网络中的组织如何通过文化胜任力连续体及可操作举措来应对无家可归问题中的种族不平等。我们采用内容分析法，对美国住房与城市发展部“持续照料”（Continuum of Care, CoC）资助申请进行演绎和归纳编码，以识别CoC为应对无家可归问题所采取行动的文化胜任力。CoC最常采取与数据和培训相关的行动。83%的CoC表现出文化精通，但往往错失提升精通度的机会。研究结果凸显了组织在应对无家可归等复杂问题时积极发展文化胜任力的重要性。本研究为Sweeting的框架提供了实证应用，为未来公共服务供给中的社会公平研究提供了有价值的见解。
关键词
文化胜任力、种族公平、无家可归者服务、协作网络、社会公平、内容分析、持续照料、公共服务供给