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International Journal on HomelessnessThe visibility of homelessness is increasing in mid-size cities, putting municipalities under mounting pressure to address this complex issue. Unfortunately, community sentiment and responses to homelessness are often informed by misinformation and ...
Sahar Raza, Stephanie Vasko
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American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Informal waste pickers play a crucial role in urban recycling systems but often face precarious employment and systematic marginalization. This study examines the evolving demographic, occupational, and health trends of informal waste pickers in Hong Kong between 2018 and 2023.
Siu‐Ming Chan +6 more
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Responding to homelessness in North Dorset: A snapshot of current service provision and an estimate of service needs [PDF]
, 2003 This report reviews the nature and extent of homelessness in NorthDorset. In particular, it focuses on: - Existing levels of homelessness; - The causes of homelessness within the local authority area; - Current service provision for homeless people ...
Ricketts, Chris +2 more
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Health ExpectationsObjectives The National Framework for Inclusion Health identified the need for collaborative action between the NHS and third sector health to improve access and outcomes for Inclusion Health groups. Clinical psychology trainee placements in homelessness
Rebecca J. Ward +2 more
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Youth in Central and Eastern Europe, 2021 The purpose of this paper is indicate the new research directions on reasons of homelessness, especially of young people. The most important question is if knowledge of this reasons we can only repeat or should evolve and consider about the role of ...
Karolina Gajda
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American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Work‐related injuries may increase risk for opioid‐related harms. Yet there remains a gap in our understanding of trends in opioid‐related harms over time among injured workers. We estimated trends in hospital encounters for opioid‐related harms among injured workers in Ontario, Canada from 2006 to 2022.
Jeavana Sritharan +4 more
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Governing Through Definitions and Numbers: Analysis of the Nordic Homeless Registrations as Instruments of Governing Homelessness [PDF]
, 2021 The four Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, have for many years carried out periodic national surveys of homelessness. These surveys constitute time series, which make it possible to follow the development of the number of persons ...
Benjaminsen, Lars +3 more
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What is the Problem of Homelessness in Japan? Conceptualisation, Research, and Policy Response
International Journal on Homelessness, 2021 The definition of homelessness and the policies responding to it differ from society to society, as does understanding a state of being "homeless", all of which are socially constructed.
Masami Iwata
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study explored the mediating influences of access to social activities, social services, and health and medical services on the relationship between social determinants of health and health‐related quality of life. A survey of 602 adults was conducted in a regional area of Australia.
Candice Oster +4 more
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Australian Government set a target for no‐one under 65 years of age to be living in residential aged care (RAC) by 2025. The numbers of young people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) have significantly declined since the start of the targets.
Elroy Dearn +4 more
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