Centrepoint Youth Homelessness Index: An Estimate of Youth Homelessness for England

Research report on homelessness among young people in England. Commissioned by Centrepoint and based on a review of available data, the report looks at the scale, trends and causes of youth homelessness. Findings include an estimate that 36,000-52,000 young people were 'found homeless' by local authorities in England in 2003, and that 13% of them may have had recent experience of rough sleeping. The report also notes that while statistical information on the causes of youth homelessness is extremely limited in England, there is a substantial body of qualitative research which indicates that youth homelessness is strongly associated with socioeconomic marginalisation, disrupted family life during childhood, and experience of the care system.