Lives in Crisis: Homeless Young People in Dublin

Lives in Crisis reports on the findings of a qualitative study of 40 homeless young people in Dublin city. It documents their journeys ""into"" homelessness and traces the life experiences and events subsequent to them becoming homeless. Among other issues, the book deals with the experience of being homeless; the challenge of surviving on the street; relationships and friendships; drug use and criminal activity; experiences of bullying, violence and victimization; health and health-related behavior; help-seeking and coping strategies and service use and service utilization.