Canadian Observatory on Homelessness
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.
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homelessness and the criminal justice system series
Young people who are involved with the child welfare system are on a timer. When a young person ‘ages out’ of care they lose access to many of the supports available through the child welfare system...
Clarissa KurzawskiMarch 31, 2021
homelessness and the criminal justice system series
Everyone needs a reality check sometimes
The first time I saw a homeless encampment in person was in March 2020, at the very beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and I remember thinking to myself...
Skye MacDonaldMarch 24, 2021
homelessness and the criminal justice system series
In Canada, intimate partner violence is the leading cause of housing instability for women and children. Approximately 30% of Canada’s homeless population are women, 91% of whom have also endured...
Jordan ThielmanMarch 17, 2021
homelessness and the criminal justice system series
It’s hard to find work (just ask any of us graduating students!). For the approximately 3.8 million Canadians who have a criminal record, finding employment is even more difficult. Having a criminal...
Mika BraetMarch 10, 2021