Assessing Youth Homelessness in Lethbridge, Alberta

Country
Canada
Region
North America
Language
English
Year Published
2014
Author
Dr. Yale D. Belanger
Organisation
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Topics
Research, data collection and evidence Violence and Child Protection
Summary

The purpose of this research report is to provide a specific overview of the following questions about youth homelessness in Lethbridge from the perspectives of: (1) youth homeless; and, (2) stakeholders working with youth homeless; and/or those individuals responsible for the design and implementation of municipal youth homeless policies/strategies:

1) What is the scope of the problem?

2) What are the youth homeless demographics?

3) Can we identify factors that put youth at risk?

4) Do different categories exist? If so how do we generally define the problems?

5) Do youth see themselves as homeless?

6) What are the mechanisms employed to remain socially functional while in a homeless state?

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