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Design Thinking: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Policy, and Practice
While researchers want their work to contribute to social change, this is easier said than done. Researchers rarely have the tools or connections to reach the policy makers and practitioners who...
C.L. MichelApril 16, 2024
What's New at the Homeless Hub?
We have a new website! The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) is excited to finally announce the redesign of...
Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessJanuary 31, 2019
Whose Responsibility is Hidden Homelessness?
In this bi-weekly blog series, Abe Oudshoorn explores recent research on homelessness, and what it means for the...
Abe OudshoornJanuary 29, 2019
Book Review: On Housing and Serious Mental Illness
Three Ontario-based researchers have edited a very good book on supportive housing for persons with serious mental...
Nick FalvoJanuary 22, 2019
Why Build a Shelter in the Era of Housing First?
In this bi-weekly blog series, Abe Oudshoorn explores recent research on homelessness, and what it means for the...
Abe OudshoornJanuary 16, 2019
The Story that Needs to Be Told
We can’t expect policies and practices to change without the presence of good quality research and data that support...
David FrenchJanuary 14, 2019
Rooted in Common Ground: Shared Principles Bring New Possibilities for Youth in Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John’s. Francois. Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Nain. There is more that separates these and other Newfoundland and...
Joshua Smee (Choices for Youth)January 07, 2019