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Who is Homeless? National Coalition for the Homeless
Authors: National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH)
Publication Date: 2009
This fact sheet reviews definitions of homelessness and describes the demographic characteristics of persons who experience homelessness. A list of resources for further study is also provided.
Tags: definitions of homelessness; demographic characteristics; experiencing homelessness
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The duration of homelessness: evidence from a national survey
Authors: Allgood, Sam; Warren Jr. , Ronald S.
Journal Name: Journal of Housing Economics
Publication Date: 2003
This paper provides evidence on the determinants of the duration of homelessness. We use newly available data from a large-scale, comprehensive microeconomic survey to estimate a parametric survival model of the length of a spell of homelessness. We find that homeless spells are longer for persons with certain demographic characteristics (such as older men) and behavioral histories (for example, previous incarceration and a history of drug and alcohol abuse). Our results suggest that...
Tags: length of homelessness; housing assistance; demographic characteristics
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The Old Homeless and the New Homelessness in Historical Perspective
Authors: Rossi, PeterH
Journal Name: American Psychologist
Publication Date: 1990
A historical comparison of the demography, characteristics and causes of homelessness in the 1950's and 60's as compared to current (1990) times. Homelessness declined in the 1950s and 1960s, to a point that researchers thought it would virtual disappear by the 1970s. In the 1980s, however, homelessness quickly grew and signifiantly changed the landscape. In the 1950's, homeless people were thought to be mainly old men living in cheap hotels on skid rows. The new homeless were much younger...
Tags: social change; demographic characteristics; 1950-90; economically disadvantaged; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness
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First Report Card on Homelessness in Ottawa - 2004: About Homelessness
Authors: The Alliance to End Homelessness
Publication Date: 2007
This is the first Report Card on Homelessness in Ottawa. Report Cards measure progress over time or rate progress against defined criteria. Since this is Ottawa's first Report Card, it will present a profile of homelessness in the City and introduce many organizations that work to reduce the impact of homelessness here.
Tags: alliance; statistics; demographic characteristics; access to supports and services; causes of homelessness; Definitions, Estimates and report cards; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness
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Income and Spending Among Panhandlers
Authors: Bose, R.; Hwang, Stephen W.
Journal Name: CMAJ
Publication Date: 2002
A study of the panhandlers in Toronto, ON to determine their demographic characteristics, income from panhandling and other sources, spending patterns and attitudes toward panhandling.
Tags: homelessness; panhandling; causes; attitudes; substance use; demographic characteristics; Panhandling, Busking and Squeegeeing
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Research on Homelessness: Sources and Implications of Uncertainty
Authors: Fitzgerald, ScottT; Shelley, MackC; Dail, PaulaW; United States
Journal Name: American Behavioral Scientist
Publication Date: 2001
The difficulties surrounding research on homelessness are numerous and substantial. Using a statewide census of homelessness, this article analyzes and critiques common methodological techniques employed in that study. In addition, using cross-tabulation and loglinear modeling, the relationship between key demographic variables and the cited primary cause of homelessness, as well as the types of housing needed are assessed. Through a multiphased process, which isolates the effects...
Tags: international; census; methodology; Homeless; demographic characteristics; causes of homelessness; Community-Based Planning and Evaluation; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness
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What Can You Do? - OAEH
Authors: Alliance to End Homelessness
Publication Date: 2007
This guide teaches how to write write letters or approach the government officials on behalf of those experiencing homelessness.
Tags: homelessness; alliance; statistics; demographic characteristics; access to supports and services; causes of homelessness; Definitions, Estimates and report cards; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness
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Technical Guidelines for Unduplicating and De-Identifying Hmis Client Records
Authors: Sokol, Brian; Gutierrez, Oscar; United States
Publication Date: 2005
Obtaining an unduplicated count of persons receiving homeless services is one of the primarly goals of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) initiative; however, accurately translating client data collected in an HMIS into an unduplicated count is not simple. This paper proposes a method of unduplication that addresses data incompeleteness and inaccuracies and the need to mask client identity in certain circumstances. While unduplicating on the basis of personal identifiers allows for the...
Tags: enumeration methodology; population; demographic characteristics; counts; numbers of homeless; homeless counts; Definitions, Estimates and report cards; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness
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The Canadian Immigrant Labour Market in 2006: First Results From Canada's Labour Force Survey
Authors: Zietsma, Danielle; Statistics Canada
Publication Date: 2007
New results from the Labour Force Survey show immigrants had a wide array of labour market experiences, often influenced by their time since landing, where they settled, their gender, their age and also their education attainment. This report outlines employment and unemployment rates for immigrants based on a variety of geographical and demographic information.
Tags: immigrants; labour market; employment; demographic characteristics; census; statistics; Definitions, Estimates and report cards; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness; hidden homeless; immigrants and refugees
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Training for Agency Staff & Volunteers - Events
Authors: Alliance to End Homelessness
Publication Date: 2007
This training will be of interest to individuals working in the sector who want to enhance their ability to respond to issues of homelessness in Ottawa.
Tags: homelessness; alliance; statistics; demographic characteristics; access to supports and services; causes of homelessness; Definitions, Estimates and report cards; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness
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Research: About Homelessness
Authors: Alliance to End Homelessness
Publication Date: 2007
This page contains a number of research reports by the Alliance End Homelessness. The focus of the Research and Evaluation Working Group is to facilitate, monitor, advocate and support research on the causes of homelessness and on effective interventions; to transfer that knowledge to the community at large; and to identify local research priorities.
Tags: homelessness; alliance; statistics; demographic characteristics; access to supports and services; causes of homelessness; Definitions, Estimates and report cards; Demography & Characteristics of Homelessness