Research Matters!

Interventions

Building Better Futures: 360°kids’ Black Youth Housing Project

The Problem: A Stark Reality Although research on Black youth continues to be limited, the available data makes it clear that Black youth are overrepresented among youth experiencing homelessness.  For...

Prevention Matters!

“Displacement Happens Incrementally and Builds Over Time:” Urban and Rural Displacement in Ontario

Evictions and displacement in areas near global cities, such as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), have been on the rise in the past decade. The fifth episode of Prevention Matters!,...

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Media Matters: Avoiding Silver Bullet Responses to Homelessness

In our second edition of the Media Matters blog series, we explore the appeal and shortcomings of silver bullet solutions for tackling homelessness. These quick fixes often offer immediate relief...

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Changing the Narrative: How One Frontline Worker Championed Harm Reduction Training Across His Network

When Trevor Ledoux joined the FASD Network as an addictions worker, he gained a new perspective on harm reduction, that made a remarkable impact throughout the organization. 

Research

Crafting a Compelling Research Summary: A Step-by-Step Guide

Research summaries are a popular way of presenting research findings in a concise and engaging manner. However, summarizing a paper while ensuring that all key findings and recommendations are captured...

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From Research to Action: Understanding Coordinated Access and Homelessness in Ontario

Recently, the International Journal of Homelessness Research published an article that I co-wrote with Mary-Anne Martin, the postdoctoral fellow at the Research for Social Change Lab (RSCL). The article is...

Research

Affirming 2SLGBTQ+ Children and Youth in Child Welfare: Key Challenges and Practice Opportunities

2SLGBTQ+ populations are overrepresented in the child welfare system. According to recent studies, 32 to 34% of children and youth in welfare systems identify as 2SLGBTQ+. However, this is likely...

Research

Combining Schools and Services Gets Results

Upstream Canada is an innovative approach aimed at preventing youth homelessness and school disengagement by combining social services and schools. It is based on the idea that early intervention gives...

General

Understanding the Many Faces of Urban and Rural Displacement

Evictions are rising across Ontario impacting both rural and urban communities alike. With our current affordable housing crisis, it is no surprise that we are continuing to see this rise...

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Media Matters: Changing the Homelessness Narrative

In today’s technology driven world, it is no surprise media platforms act as key channels for the dissemination of information. Within the realm of media narratives, homelessness is a particularly...