Leaving the Streets

Stories of Canadian Youth

Alexa Carson, Phillip Clement, Katie Crane, Jeff Karabanow

Youth between sixteen and twenty-four are considered the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in Canada. While much has been written about street engagement and street culture, little attention has been paid to how youth move away from the street. Giving prominence to the voices of the street youth themselves, Voices from the Street explores the attempts of street youth to exit street life, examining the motivations and challenges, as well as the supports and barriers that aid and… (more information)