Trans, Teen and Homeless: America's Most Vulnerable Population
An estimated 70,000 transgender youth lack secure housing – this is what life on the streets is like for six of them.
Bridges sees increase in homeless population
A home is a place where the door locks, where there is a comfortable place to rest and, most importantly, peace of mind.
Are there enough protections for children and vulnerable adults?
What systems are in place to keep track of warning signs? And, where should people turn if they suspect maltreatment?
Educated Women Are Less Vulnerable, Right?
Women who are well educated and financially independent are often thought to be less vulnerable to violence in domestic relationships. But a new study of Indian women has found the opposite.
Why renters are uniquely vulnerable to climate disasters
Climate change is on a collision course with the affordability crisis in U.S. housing — and renters are poised to fare the worst.
Why richer states have larger homeless populations
Why the homeless might be especially vulnerable to police violence
Experts cite mental illness and criminalization of homelessness as factors contributing to greater danger
How to Stand Up for Yourself without Being Vulnerable
Jodi Aman offers tips to help you learn to stand up for yourself and set boundaries so that you can feel empowered and in control of your life.
Why bisexual people are more vulnerable to domestic violence
Bisexual people are more likely to experience intimate partner violence than straight and gay people. Researchers believe bi stigma plays a part.
Why Can't We Get an Accurate Count of the Homeless Population?
HUD requires communities to send out volunteers to tally homeless individuals one by one, often undercounting the number of people experiencing homelessness.
5 Things That Protect Vulnerable Children from Human Trafficking
One-third of the over 40 million people trapped in human trafficking are children. But we can protect these vulnerable children together with these five things.
More than 1,200 vulnerable people ‘at risk’ unless residences regulated
Inspector finds ‘continuing breaches of human rights’ including lack of privacy
Why doesn’t province care about sex assault of most vulnerable? Porter
After 16 years of delay, Ontario has the chance to change how it treats doctors who abuse their patients. Will it finally act?
Why Are South Asian Immigrant Women Vulnerable to Domestic Violence?
South Asian women in particular are not only vulnerable to domestic violence, but exceptionally vulnerable to underreporting of domestic violence. The problem compounds itself by making it difficult not only to quantify the issue, but also harder...
How our health service let vulnerable girl fall through cracks in system
Childcare expert’s review reveals social work department’s litany of failures to respond
