(Finding) Pathways out of homelessness: An engaged, trans-disciplinary collaborative in the City of Tshwane. Issue 4 (4th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Beer, Stephan; Vally, Rehana
• Is Part Of: Development Southern Africa. Volume 34:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 385
• Page End: 398
• Publication Date: 2017-07-04
• Subjects: Homelessness -- politics of generosity, compassion and justice -- engaged communities -- shared knowledge -- trans-disciplinary research; Economic development -- Africa, Southern -- Periodicals; Africa, Southern -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.90096805
• DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2017.1319261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0376-835X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Street homelessness in the City of Tshwane was brought to public attention in the winter of 2014. This led to a composite research project involving different constituencies, including homeless people, to reflect on ways of addressing street homelessness in the city. This article serves as a conceptual and epistemological introduction to this collaborative research project entitled Pathways Out of Homelessness. The article argues for the use of a broad working definition of street homelessness that allows for complexities of homelessness to emerge, in order to discern diverse and appropriate alternatives.