2023-10-31 21:07:28
Homelessness is often surrounded by stereotypes, such as who “completely isolated with addiction and dependency issues“. The first counts carried out in Wallonia made it possible to draw several lessons, according to the manager. She presents three.
First, the proportion of homeless women is significant. “Around 30% of homeless people are women,” says Kristel Karler.
Then, a significant part of this population is young. “PMore than 20 to 25% of the people who were counted are young people and this is something quite new and quite worrying.“, she continues.
Finally, a significant number of people are leaving institutions. By “institution”, we must understand “the“Psychiatric hospitals, but also youth welfare institutions and prisons.” “So, that means that there is important collaborative work, fundamental intersectoral work to overcome this phenomenon.“, observe Kristel Karler.
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