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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.
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Author(s): Julia Woodhall-Melnik, James R. Dunn, Stephen Svenson, Caroline Patterson, Flora I. Matheson
Publication Date: 2018
Abstract
Previous studies that have explored the association between childhood trauma and homelessness indicate that traumatic events can lead to survivor distrust of interpersonal relationships and institutions, prolonged homelessness and poor health and social outcomes. The majority of this literature relies on quantitative data and fails to investigate the personal experiences of childhood trauma that are found to impact housing status later i...
Author(s): Julia Woodhall-Melnik, James R. Dunn, Stephen Svenson, Caroline Patterson, Flora I. Matheson
Publication Date: 2018
Abstract
Previous studies that have explored the association between childhood trauma and homelessness indicate that traumatic events can lead to survivor distrust of interpersonal relationships and institutions, prolonged homelessness and poor health and social outcomes. The majority of this literature relies on quantitative data and fails to investigate the personal experiences of childhood trauma that are found to impact housing status later i...
Author(s): Julia Woodhall-Melnik, James R. Dunn, Stephen Svenson, Sarah Hamilton-Wright, Caroline Patterson, Dean Waterfield, Maritt Kirst, Flora I. Matheson
Publication Date: 2017
Recent studies found that providing low threshold access to housing increased housing stability in individuals experiencing long-term homelessness. The Housing First model, traditionally designed to assist those with complex needs, has become increasingly popular in North America and elsewhere. This study used data from semi-structured interviews with fifteen men who were enrolled in and received assistance with finding, financing and maintaining...