Synopses & Reviews
Homelessness among women is a major issue across Europe, especially in the current climate of weak economies and government austerity. The first book to concentrate specifically on women’s homelessness, this book draws on data from an EU-funded study that looked at homeless women sleeping on the streets across the European Union. Arguing that there are currently little or no specific provisions for helping this vulnerable and hard-to-reach group, the authors offer a close look at what effective policies might be, what strategies and services could be deployed, and, in particular, how governments might address the more complicated needs of homeless women who have suffered from domestic abuse.
Review
"This compelling review of women's homelessness in Europe provides fresh insights into an enduring problem. The book reveals the challenges homeless women face in a world where liberalist housing market principles prevail."
Synopsis
Women's rough sleeping is a major issue across Europe and is especially problematic within the current economic climate. Based on a European Union DAPHNE III-funded project, this important book tells the story of the women and organisations that took part in the study. Revealing a number of truths about women's rough sleeping across Europe, the authors argue that there is little or no specific provision for this vulnerable and hard to reach group. The book focuses on the adoption of effective policy, strategies and services to meet the needs of homeless women, specifically women rough sleepers who are the victims of domestic abuse. It will be a valuable resource for academics and students of criminology, social policy, law, social work and probation, as well as housing/homelessness practitioners, policy makers, local authorities and NGOs.
Synopsis
This important book reveals a number of truths about women's rough sleeping across Europe and argues for the adoption of effective policy, strategies and services to meet the needs of homeless women, specifically women rough sleepers who are the victims of domestic abuse.
About the Author
Kate Moss is a researcher at the University of Wolverhampton who has conducted research for a number of governmental groups.Paramjit Singh is the director for research at the Central Institute for the Study of Public Protection at the University of Wolverhampton.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Towards a New Theory of Women’s Homelessness: Social Dysfunction Theory
A European Perspective on Women’s Rough Sleeping
Analysing and Understanding the Problem of Women’s Rough Sleeping: The Women Rough Sleepers Stories
Analysing and Understanding the Problem of Women’s Rough Sleeping: The Service Providers Stories
Explaining Women’s Rough Sleeping
Challenges and Recommendations
Appendix A: Research instruments used in the study