How can it be that the number of rough sleepers in parts of our region has increased fourfold in the last six months? It may be time to consider homelessness as a “civil emergency”, say Adele Irving and Oliver Moss
Since becoming involved in homelessness research five years ago, we’ve been amazed by the depth and determination of the region’s response to the causes and problem of homelessness. Huge amounts of energy and resource have been invested in developing a multiplicity of (often innovative) crisis and prevention services, with thousands of individuals avoiding, or moving on from homelessness each year as a result.
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