TY - GEN
T1 - Homelessness among youth who identify as LGBTQ+
AU - McCann, Edward
AU - Brown, Michael J.
PY - 2021/12/24
Y1 - 2021/12/24
N2 - Homelessness is a growing concern globally, and there is an increasing focus on the impact and implications for youth. In parallel, the topic of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning plus (LGBTQ+) continues to be an area that attracts interest and debate, ranging from acceptance and equality through to controversies such as intolerance, discrimination, and even death. Furthermore, some youth who identify as LGBTQ+ will experience homelessness and the available statistics indicate that there are as many as 40% LGBTQ+ youth living on the streets, in emergency shelters, or temporary accommodation. While there is increased interest in LGBTQ+ homeless youth, the research evidence remains limited and is an area that requires further development. Therefore, this chapter aims to provide an overview of the evidence, issues, and concerns that lead to homelessness for LGBTQ+ youth. The pathways into homelessness for LGBTQ+ youth will be presented and the factors that may contribute to homelessness. Further, the evidence of the impact and effect of homelessness, the routes out of homelessness, and the interventions and supports required, will also be considered.
AB - Homelessness is a growing concern globally, and there is an increasing focus on the impact and implications for youth. In parallel, the topic of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning plus (LGBTQ+) continues to be an area that attracts interest and debate, ranging from acceptance and equality through to controversies such as intolerance, discrimination, and even death. Furthermore, some youth who identify as LGBTQ+ will experience homelessness and the available statistics indicate that there are as many as 40% LGBTQ+ youth living on the streets, in emergency shelters, or temporary accommodation. While there is increased interest in LGBTQ+ homeless youth, the research evidence remains limited and is an area that requires further development. Therefore, this chapter aims to provide an overview of the evidence, issues, and concerns that lead to homelessness for LGBTQ+ youth. The pathways into homelessness for LGBTQ+ youth will be presented and the factors that may contribute to homelessness. Further, the evidence of the impact and effect of homelessness, the routes out of homelessness, and the interventions and supports required, will also be considered.
U2 - 10.1093/med/9780198842668.003.0026
DO - 10.1093/med/9780198842668.003.0026
M3 - Conference contribution
SN - 9780198842668
T3 - Oxford Cultural Psychiatry
SP - 377
EP - 388
BT - Homelessness and mental health
A2 - Castaldelli-Maia, João Mauricio
A2 - Ventriglio, Antonio
A2 - Bhugra, Dinesh
PB - Oxford University Press
ER -