A Safe Haven for Chronically Homeless Women: a Model Program in Toronto
Description:
This case study of an innovative pilot project for chronically homeless women in Toronto, Canada, contributes to our knowledge about how homeless women survive life on the streets and about the everyday practices that frontline staff employ in work with such women. The findings further our understanding of the multiple, subtle, and shifting levels of distrust involved in work with chronically homeless mentally ill women. The research addresses clearly the mandate of the city of Toronto to approach the problem of homelessness on several fronts, including the development of self-help, client driven initiatives and alternative pilot projects. Moreover, is acknowledges that the homeless mentally ill population is consistently one of the most poorly served because of the difficulty in providing appropriate services and their resistance to suing traditional services. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2002 APA, all rights reserved)
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2001
Volume:
30
Issue:
2
Pages:
79-89
Location:
White Plains