COH-AWH-What_Would_it_Take
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WHAT WOULD IT TAKE?<br />
1. STRUCTURAL PREVENTION<br />
Young people across the country described youth homelessness as rooted in the structures<br />
of Canada: the social, pol<strong>it</strong>ical, economic, and societal values that underpin our society. While<br />
these structural factors influence all members of Canadian society, they especially impact the<br />
opportun<strong>it</strong>ies and outcomes of youth who are at risk of homelessness or find themselves unhoused.<br />
Many youth felt that in order to prevent youth homelessness<br />
in Canada, structural reform is needed to address<br />
six key challenges:<br />
ADVERSE<br />
CHILDHOOD<br />
EXPERIENCES<br />
POVERTY<br />
HARMFUL<br />
SOCIETAL<br />
VALUES &<br />
BELIEFS<br />
STRUCTURAL<br />
PREVENTION<br />
must address<br />
LACK OF<br />
HOUSING<br />
INEQUITY &<br />
DISCRIMINATION<br />
COLONIZATION<br />
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