Young and Homeless: Exploring the Education, Life Experiences, and Aspirations of Homeless Youth

Why do young people become homeless and what might be done about it? This book is important reading for academics and students studying education, sociology, or social work who wish to explore and understand the experience of homeless young people. Their stories about their aspirations, experiences of schooling, and the family breakdowns that culminate in their becoming homeless challenges tired assumptions about homelessness. Through exploring one effective support service, the book presents positive and far-reaching strategies to assist young people in difficult predicaments back into secure accommodation.