From the Individual to the Societal
When learning about homelessness we can become involved in statistics and not see the human face of the issue. In a previous post, a list of causes for homelessness were … Continue reading
References
Evenson, J. (2012, March 5). Youth homelessness in canada: The road to solutions. Retrieved fromhttp://www.raisingtheroof.org/RaisingTheRoof/media/RaisingTheRoofMedia/Documents/RoadtoSolutions_fullrept_english.pdf Experiencing homelessness 3:the third report card on homelessness in greater moncton, 2010.(2010). Retrieved from http://www.homelesshub.ca/(S(cbktsc45bmzvmjn31tluzrqw))/Resource/Frame.aspx?url=http://www.monctonhomelessness.org./documents/3rd moncton … Continue reading
Taking Action
Elementary school student? Mother? University professor? Senior citizen? Grandparent? Citizen of New Brunswick? What can YOU do? By reading this blog you have taken the first step! Now take your … Continue reading
Remember…
The experiences of street-involved youth is different than of adults. Vulnerable to abuse by adults Increased chances of exploitation by peers No opportunity to “experiment with opportunities and be able to … Continue reading
The Hidden Homeless
Even though invisibility is a survival strategy for the homeless (Layton, 2008), more often than not only the ‘visible’ homeless are accounted for. Street-involved youth can be found in a … Continue reading
What Places Youth at Risk of Homelessness?
A rough estimate of 65,000 young people are caught in the cycle of homelessness in Canada. (Evenson, 2012, p.13) Prevention is an integral step toward helping break this cycle. … Continue reading
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