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Family violence and homelessness : a review of the literature

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abstract: This literature review summarizes current knowledge about the relationship between
family violence and homelessness. More specifically, it provides data on the high rates
of family violence in the histories of homeless people ? particularly women, children
and Aboriginal people ? and discusses the correlation between abuse experienced in the
home and the use of shelter services. This review will provide policy makers, program
development officers, researchers and front-line service providers with information on
how to best respond to the varied and unique needs of homeless people in Canada.

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Title: Family violence and homelessness : a review of the literature
Creator: Novac,Sylvia, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Subject: Homelessness, Canada, Homeless persons, Family violence, Victims of family violence Services for, Shelters for the homeless
Description: abstract: This literature review summarizes current knowledge about the relationship between family violence and homelessness. More specifically, it provides data on the high rates of family violence in the histories of homeless people ? particularly women, children and Aboriginal people ? and discusses the correlation between abuse experienced in the home and the use of shelter services. This review will provide policy makers, program development officers, researchers and front-line service providers with information on how to best respond to the varied and unique needs of homeless people in Canada.
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Date: 2006
Type: Electronic(1)
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Identifier: 1348 ISSN/ISBN: 9780662451549, govdocs:1868
Source: Publisher: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Place of publication: Ottawa
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