Enumeration of the Homeless Population in Rural Communities

Author

Barbara Hall, Western University

Date of Award

7-1-2017

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Geographical Areas

Ontario, Nova Scotia

Abstract

Ontario Service Manager areas are now mandated by the province of Ontario to enumerate the homeless population under their jurisdiction. The rural homeless have unique characteristics that must be incorporated into the enumeration methodology. Case study analysis suggests that period prevalence and registry week methods are better suited to rural areas than a point-in-time count.

Recommended Citation

Hall, Barbara, "Enumeration of the Homeless Population in Rural Communities" (2017). MPA Major Research Papers. 170.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/170