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The research reveals how young people across the country are faced with shocking conditions and are forced to make impossible choices. It shows the impact of not having a stable place to call home on a young person’s mental and physical health, on their ability to succeed in education and employment, and on their relationships with family and friends. It shows the risks and physical dangers that young people going through homelessness face every day and every night without safe accommodation - and why it is so important that we campaign for change

• Research / Policy
• Rough sleeping
• Sofa surfing

This research explores the experiences of some of the most vulnerable young people. The causes of youth homelessness are many and complex, though the main driver is family breakdown. The young people in this research described their own, often complex, experiences such as close family bereavements or family breakdown that resulted in them having to leave home. Some also described the impact of mental health problems, substance misuse issues, and criminal activity. Homelessness resulted in disruption to employment or education while they sought a stable housing situation and support for personal issues.

• Research / Policy
• Benefits
• Jobs and employment

Unemployment is particularly common among disadvantaged groups, including those who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.

• Research / Policy
• Benefits
• Training and education

We explored which elements of Moneywise work well/least well with young people through a process evaluation focusing on engagement, experience and effectiveness.

• Research / Policy
• Independent Living
• Jobs and employment
• Training and education

The solutions identified in this report span a wide range of themes. These are presented as recommendations for both local and national government alongside examples of good practice.

• Research / Policy
• Benefits
• Care system
• Health
• Housing and evictions
• Independent Living

A report based on the accounts of young people who have left the care system and have navigated their way through the complex systems and processes to find a place to call home.

• Research / Policy
• Care system
• Moving on

A study which aims to provide a snapshot of the barriers that young people face when they are seeking safe and stable housing on release from custody. Considering these barriers alongside the wider policy context, we wanted to provide a renewed focus on this critical challenge and explore how we could collectively work together to provide practical solutions.

• Research / Policy
• Housing and evictions
• Moving on

With the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act, local housing authorities face more responsibility to support those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness than ever before. The need for additional support is high. Centrepoint estimates that in 2016/17, 66,500 young people approached their local authority for help because they were homeless or at risk of homelessness in England alone.Only 33 per cent of these young people were recorded as receiving a documented assessment.

• Research / Policy

This report centres on findings from Centrepoint’s analysis of data collected for the 2017/18 Youth Homelessness Databank. It updates findings from previous years, including Centrepoint’s estimate of the national scale of youth homelessness. Where possible, comparisons are made between 2016/17 and 2017/18 findings to understand youth homelessness over the past two years. The research also focuses mainly on findings in England; however data from the devolved nations is included where possible.

• Research / Policy

This report brings together the voices of members of staff and young people to evaluate what a positive professional looks like for young people. The report offers some ideas for others to take forward in order to build and maintain positive professional relationships with young people, in order to ensure young people engage with and get the best support possible

• Research / Policy
• Care system
• Housing and evictions