homelessness

Breaking Down the Myths about Homeless Youth

Breaking Down the Myths about Homeless Youth

There are many myths and stereotypes about homeless youth that are widely believed in our community. This misinformation perpetuates the stigma of homelessness, decreasing empathy for an already vulnerable population. Moreover, these stereotypes negatively impact the self-esteem of youth experiencing homelessness.

These myths must be dispelled to better support homeless youth and take action against homelessness.

Racialization of Poverty

Racialization of Poverty

Recent acts of racial violence have sparked global outrage and many conversations about systemic racism in our countries. Systemic racism means that resources, power and opportunity are systemically distributed to people who are white at the exclusion of people of colour. Racial disparities therefore occur in employment, housing, education, healthcare, government and incarceration.