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 Beyond SheltersSolutions to Homelessness in Canada from the Front Lines |
This book offers essays by experienced shelter managers who address the future of the homeless shelter in Canada. This diverse collection includes contributions by leaders in the homelessness … | 256 | View | ||
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From IntroductionThe Shelterscape in Canada From: Beyond Shelters |
Provides a short history of the homeless shelter sector’s development followed by a description of its current size, shape, and orientations in Canada. Analyzes how homeless shelters have … | 14 | $1.40 Add | ||
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From Shelters and Housing FirstFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Describes how Dr. Sam Tsemberis ascertained through his work and research at the famed Bellevue Hospital that chronically homeless people could be stably housed with improved quality of life … | 29 | $2.90 Add | ||
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From  Abandoning the PersonalThe State and the Production of Abuse From: Conflict Is Not Abuse |
The state, learning from the work of anti-violence advocate Catherine Hodes to understand the difference between Conflict and Abuse in relationship to social service providers. | Sarah Schulman | 29 | 2016 | $0.58 Add |
Mitigating Harm to WomenFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Describes the development of the transition house movement in Newfoundland and Labrador and how these centres have become anchors for the protection and safety of women in their communities. … | 18 | $1.80 Add | ||
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From Advocacy CentreFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Proposes that, while continuing to deliver essential services to men and women in states of emergency and providing assistance in finding and keeping housing, homeless shelters are well placed to … | 19 | $1.90 Add | ||
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From Agent of Social IntegrationFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Describes the history of Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission (an 125 year old shelter) and how it is working in concert with local psychiatric teams and housing agencies to create multiple and … | 19 | $1.90 Add | ||
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From The Social Emergency RoomFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Describes how the medical emergency model is being used to treat the social emergency a homeless person faces; triaging newly homeless people and helping them reconnect to housing and services in … | 12 | $1.20 Add | ||
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From Homes, Jobs and FriendsFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Describes what how homeless shelters should be assisting homless people in three areas: finding a home, preparing for work, and developing friendships. Analyzes how the Gateway Shelter (Salvation … | 16 | $1.60 Add | ||
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From Youth Prevention and Early InterventionFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Discusses the fight against youth homelessness with particular emphasis on strategies to combat Indigenous youth homelessness in Winnipeg. | 19 | $1.90 Add | ||
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From The Community HubFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Cora Gajari, Executive Director of Carmichael Outreach Inc. in Regina, Saskatchewan, draws on her own experience as an Indigenous woman who has faced violence and marginalization, discusses the … | 16 | $1.60 Add | ||
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From A New Model of CareFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Describes how the Mustard Seed in Calgary is building its own capacity to move homeless people into the community at scale. Examines the organization’s Wellness Centre as emblematic of its … | 17 | $1.70 Add | ||
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From Restoring CommunityFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Based on over 30 years of work with the Salvation Army across Canada, Karen Hoeft describes how it is the loss of community that creates homelessness at the outset thus restoring community must … | 16 | $1.60 Add | ||
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From Decolonizing the NorthFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Arlene Haché describes her personal journey from homelessness to leadership. She characterizes the disproportional representation of homeless Indigenous women requiring the services of the … | 22 | $2.20 Add | ||
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From Addressing CrisisFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Describes and analyzes how the Bloom Group in downtown Vancouver works closely with women to control and move on from crisis to confront and reduce homelessness, recognizing violence as a … | 15 | $1.50 Add | ||
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From ConclusionThe Way Forward for Homeless Shelters in Canada From: Beyond Shelters |
Analyzes how the diversity of the shelterscape in Canada offers homeless people the right door into the services and programs they may need to exit homelessness in the shortest time possible. … | 13 | $1.30 Add |
