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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessThe Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
As we mark December 6th this year, the answer to the question above is a resounding yes. Women on the street face higher rates of violence than women who are housed. Aboriginal women in particular are over represented in the homeless population and are 3 times more likely than non-Aboriginal women to experience violence.