Homelessness Predicted To Rise

Young people and families are set to bear the brunt of rising homelessness, says new Crisis research.  More people are becoming homeless in England as the impacts of cuts to housing benefit start to bite against the backdrop of the continuing economic downturn – with young people and families with children first in the firing line, new research has revealed. The Homelessness Monitor is a major five-year independent study into the impact of the economic downturn and policy developments on homelessness across the UK.  The report also says there is much worse to come, particularly for young people and families with children.  Download a summary of the report from the Crisis website.