Young people’s experiences of domestic and family violence often in end in homelessness. Neither issue will be solved if we don’t start listening to their stories and developing solutions that meet their needs.
Marley* didn’t realise she was experiencing domestic and family violence until she was taught the signs – and learned she had the choice not to accept it.
After overcoming a traumatic childhood followed by homelessness and addiction, Casey* is happier than ever and ready to change the world.
After family breakdown led to Chelsea being kicked out of home, she spent years couch surfing, missing out on school and battling the effects of trauma.
After Luke* was kicked out of home, he was forced to pack his whole life into a duffel bag and couch surf to survive.
Chelsea became homeless at 13 years old, but with the help of Youth Off The Streets, she found the power to change the course of her future.
Katie Brennan has firsthand experience of the positive impact of child protection. Now, as Youth Off The Streets’ Refuges Team Leader, she describes how she and her team provide young people with the safety and support they need.
From the time she was 12 years old, Jamie-Lee* faced challenges no young person should have to endure. This is the story of how she turned her life around.
After living as a homeless teen and a survivor of domestic and family violence, Bec* finds the courage to transform her life.
If as a society we open our eyes to the root causes of youth homelessness, we cannot fail to see that tackling this issue is a collective responsibility.