Guide to Developing and Managing Syringe Access Programs (SAPs)
by Winkelstein, Emily
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Making a difference for Canadians who are hungry: 2009-2010 Annual Report
by Food Banks Canada
Hunger is a persistent problem in our country, despite our wealth as a nation. Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount 2009 shows that nearly 800,000 individuals turn to food banks each month — a substantial ... [read more...]
Assessing the Mental Health Service Needs of the Homeless: A Level-of-Care Approach
by Stergiopoulos, Vicky; Dewa, Carolyn; Durbin, Janet; Chau, Nancy; Svoboda, Tomislav
Objective A level-of-care needs assessment was undertaken at Ontario’s largest shelter to establish homeless clients’ mental health service needs and identify service gaps... [read more...]
Hate Crimes Against the Homeless: America’s Growing Tide of Violence
by National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH)
Hate Crimes Against the Homeless: America’s Growing Tide of Violence is a shocking report on the growth of biased motivated crimes of hate against America’s homeless. The National Coalition for the Ho... [read more...]
Voices from the periphery: Prospects and challenges for the homeless youth service sector
by Gharabaghi, Kiaras; Stuart, Carol
As a result of its focus on transitionally-aged youth (16-24), the homeless youth service sector finds itself on the periphery of both the children's services sectors, represented by children's mental... [read more...]