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Preventing Intergenerational Experiences of Homelessness through Policy Reform: Findings from the Duty to Assist – Winnipeg Launch
What might the creation of a statutory obligation for the provincial government to have a ‘duty to assist’ those at risk of, or actively experiencing homelessness, mean to our community?...
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Homelessness Prevention and Intervention: Findings from the Duty to Assist – Winnipeg Launch
In our last blog, we discussed findings from the Duty to Assist exploratory event held in October 2024, that related to ‘Pathways into Homelessness’. This event, led by young adult...
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Pathways to Youth Experiences of Houselessness: Insights from the Duty to Assist – Winnipeg Launch
In the summer of 2024, Winnipeg’s homelessness sector grappled with the heartbreaking reality of having children (some as young as 12 years old) presenting alone, at adult emergency shelters. While...
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Research
Duty to Assist: Paving a Path to Youth Homelessness Prevention in Winnipeg
Youth homelessness in Winnipeg is a significant issue, with the 2022 Winnipeg Street Census reporting that 22% of individuals experiencing homelessness are unaccompanied youth aged 24 and younger, and 66%...