Housing Needs of Indigenous Women Leaving Intimate Partner Violence in Northern Communities

The problems of intimate partner violence and housing insecurity are independent issues and each worthy of discussion on their own. However, for women in northern communities these issues are often co-occurring. Violence is a major con­tributor to women experiencing homelessness, but the threat of h...

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Published in:Policy File 2019
Main Authors: Groening, Allison, Bonnycastle, Colin, Bonnycastle, Marleny M, Nixon, Kendra, Hughes, Judith
Format: Report
Language:English
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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Housing
Race relations
Social conditions & trends
Women
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Summary:The problems of intimate partner violence and housing insecurity are independent issues and each worthy of discussion on their own. However, for women in northern communities these issues are often co-occurring. Violence is a major con­tributor to women experiencing homelessness, but the threat of homelessness can be an ever-present concern in a place where access to housing is, in its own right, a challenge. This report outlines the literature and identifies gaps.