“More women than men are seeking homeless support for the first time, with the rise in those escaping domestic or family violence driving a 21% increase in women at risk of homelessness since 2012.”
Women seeking support from homeless services outnumber men for first time
by Nathalie Peacock | Jan 24, 2018 | Sector News
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