This literature review summarizes current knowledge about the relationship between family violence and homelessness. It begins by considering the categories of homelessness that have been identified in the literature, pointing out the difficulties that definitional problems pose to any attempt to gain an accurate estimate of the extent of homelessness in Canada.
To read the complete review (PDF), click on the link provided below.
Resource URL: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/pdfs/fv-2007-homelessness_e.pdf
Type/Format of Resource: Literature Reveiw
Category/Topic of interest: Family Violence
Population Group: Social Service Providers; Legal Service Providers
Year of Publication: 2006