Women and Homelessness in Europe

Pathways, Services and Experiences

• Author(s): Bill Edgar, Joe Doherty, FEANTSA (Organization), Joint Centre for Scottish Housing Research,
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Pages: 279
• ISBN_10: 1861343515
  ISBN_13: 9781861343512
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Social Science / Poverty & Homelessness ,

Description:... This unique volume provides, for the first time, a picture of the nature and causes of homelessness among women across the European member states. Its findings will stimulate further research and encourage transnational cooperation in the development of appropriate policies and support services.Women and homelessness in Europe:considers the gender-specific issues contributing towards homelessness among women in Europe;assesses the contribution of economic and social change to the risk of homelessness;examines the changing composition of the female homeless population;describes the pattern and evaluates the effectiveness of service provision available to homeless women;explores the experiences of homeless women using these services.