HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS IN THE SWISS SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: EVALUATION OF AN INSTITUTION FOR HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE NO DAILY STRUCTURE

Authors

  • Renate Stohler University of Applied Sciences
  • Milena Gehrig Zurich University of Applied Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18357/ijcyfs.63201513600

Keywords:

Transition to adulthood, homelessness, housing, labour market integration, accessible services, evaluation

Abstract

This article presents an evaluation study of a home for young adults who have lost their accommodation. Most of the home’s residents are found to have unstable biographies as to housing and education as well as a history of psychological problems and substance abuse. The programme is successful for those who have a daily structure, but fails those who do not, or with psychological problems or drug addiction. An integrated approach is recommended and the accessibility of services questioned.

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Published

2015-05-04

How to Cite

Stohler, R., & Gehrig, M. (2015). HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS IN THE SWISS SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: EVALUATION OF AN INSTITUTION FOR HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE NO DAILY STRUCTURE. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, 6(3), 478–493. https://doi.org/10.18357/ijcyfs.63201513600

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2015): Special Issue on "Inclusion"

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Articles

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