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- Title
Local Community Engagement: Implications for Youth Shelter and Support Services.
- Authors
Walsh, Christine A.; Shier, Michael L.; Graham, John R.
- Abstract
This article identifies factors that contribute to the success of youth shelter and support programs. In 2006 seventeen exemplary youth shelters were visited in Canada (n=9), United Kingdom (n=2), and United States (n=6). Data was collected through one-to-one interviews with shelter administrators. The findings demonstrate that community relationships are integral to the success of youth shelter services. Being responsive to the surrounding environment is essential to useful shelter and support services.
- Subjects
CANADA; UNITED Kingdom; UNITED States; YOUTH shelters; YOUTH services; COMMUNITY involvement; COMMUNITY relations; HOMELESS shelters
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Urban Research, 2010, Vol 19, Issue 2, p46
- ISSN
1188-3774
- Publication type
Article