Characterizing the Internet as an Essential Organizational Resource: Results from a Study at the Native Men's Residence
Examines the importance of internet connection for homeless and outreach service users in obtaining housing and employment.
Examines the importance of internet connection for homeless and outreach service users in obtaining housing and employment.
Study evaluates community services available to homeless and at risk Indigenous people in Toronto. Found that the collaborative services model currently in place used inclusive and harm reduction models to create a non-judgmental space; identified program strengths, challenges, and gaps and makes policy recommendations.
Program designed for homeless and under-housed Indigenous peoples living in the downtown mid-west Toronto area. Evaluation consisted of environmental scan, developing a client profile, key informant interviews and focus groups.
Survey conducted using Respondent-Driven Sampling resulted in 601 adult and 229 child surveys being completed. In addition to health questions respondents were asked about other topics such as culture, identity, housing, discrimination, and access to justice.
Focus is on Hamilton, Ontario, but does contain information gathered from service providers nationally.