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You Winsome, you lose some: Home and hospitality in the Northern Rivers [PDF]

, 2015
The Home Project was a three-year collaborative research project, established through a partnership between Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) and the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) at Southern Cross University (SCU).
Cooke, Grayson, Hearn, Jim
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“Eventually it Just Hit Like a Tonne of Bricks:” Life After Homelessness Amongst Takatāpui/LGBTIQ+ People in Aotearoa New Zealand

International Journal on Homelessness
Although Takatāpui/ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, plus (LGBTIQ+) people are over-represented in homelessness statistics, there is limited qualitative research that explores the enduring effects of homelessness once they have
Brodie Fraser, Elinor Chisholm, Nevil Pierse   +2 more
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Theoretical approaches and directions in the research of homelessness: A critical analysis [PDF]

Sociološki Pregled, 2019
Homelessness is often explained simplistically and somewhat a theoretically, as a housing problem or as a social welfare issue caused by structural or individual factors.
Bilinović-Rajačić Ana Lj., Čikić Jovana M.   +1 more
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Coordinating Collaboration to End Homelessness: A Mid-Point Learning Assessment of the Reaching Home Campaign and Opening Doors, Connecticut [PDF]

, 2015
In Connecticut, the Partnership for Strong Communities (PSC) and a group of advocacy organizations, government agencies, and community providers are leading a campaign to end homelessness in the state.
Frances Kunreuther, Sean Thomas-Breitfeld, Tina Law   +2 more
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Demographics of Homelessness Series: The Rising Elderly Population [PDF]

, 2010
There is some troubling evidence that homelessness is beginning to increase among elderly adults. In addition, there are demographic factors -- such as the anticipated growth of the elderly population as baby boomers turn 65 years of age and recent ...

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Lack of Health Care: A Root Cause of Homelessness [PDF]

, 2003
Close to 41.2 million people in the United States lacked health insurance for all of 2001. Extensive research exists on the effects of homelessness on health, but the high costs of health care as a cause of homelessness for low-income individuals have ...
Maura McCauley
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Paradigm of Rural Homelessness

Columbia Social Work Review, 2019
Rural homelessness is a social problem that has drawn limited scholarly attention in the social work field. This case study of Clinton County, New York, examines the existing service structure to address homelessness while highlighting challenges ...
Jessica Spissinger
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The 'Arc of Prosperity' Revisited: Homelessness Policy Change in North Western Europe

Social Inclusion, 2016
This paper compares continuity and change in homelessness policy in Ireland, Scotland and Norway with a particular focus on the period of post-crisis austerity measures (2008–2016).
Isobel Anderson, Evelyn Dyb, Joe Finnerty   +2 more
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A Philanthropic Approach to Combating Homelessness: The Role of the Mosques in İstanbul

İstanbul Üniversitesi Sosyoloji Dergisi
This study explores how mosques, as pillars of the philanthropic tradition, can address homelessness. It initially outlines homelessness and the deeply rooted philanthropic tradition in Turkish-Islamic culture.
Mustafa Fazıl Karaman
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Homelessness Pathways for Australian Single Mothers and Their Children: An Exploratory Study

Societies, 2018
There is increasing concern about family homelessness. Homeless mothers and their children are one of society’s most disadvantaged and at-risk populations.
Wayne Warburton, Elizabeth Whittaker, Marina Papic   +2 more
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