The purpose of this research report is to provide a specific overview of the following questions about youth homelessness in Lethbridge from the perspectives of: (1) youth homeless; and, (2) stakeholders working with youth homeless; and/or those individuals responsible for the design and implementation of municipal youth homeless policies/strategies:
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What is the scope of the problem?
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What are the youth homeless demographics?
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Can we identify factors that put youth at risk?
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Do different categories exist? If so how do we generally define the problems?
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Do youth see themselves as homeless?
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What are the mechanisms employed to remain socially functional while in a homeless state?Â