Risk factors for homelessness

Echenberg, Havi. (Author). Jensen, Hilary. (Added Author). Canada. Parliamentary Information and Research Service. (Added Author). Canadian Electronic Library (Firm) (Added Author). Coherent Digital (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: Researchers have identified certain factors that may increase the likelihood that a person will experience homelessness. The broadest analysis has attempted to isolate "individual" and "structural" causes of homelessness, and to gauge the relative importance of each; but the paths to homelessness are as complex and varied as the homeless population itself, and defy easy categorization. This paper presents a broad overview of some key risk factors for homelessness.

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Physical Description: 1 electronic text (11 p.) : digital file.
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Publisher: [Ottawa, Ont.] : Library of Parliament, 2009

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General Note:	"2 February 2009." CatMonthString:january.23 Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection. Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Mental illness and substance abuse -- Marital breakdown and abusive relationships -- Transitions out of institutionalized care -- Affordability -- Inadequate incomes -- Cost of housing -- Economic conditions -- Multiple risk factors -- Conclusion.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
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