Phase I- Literature Review

1. Engendering Dialogue Among Constituencies Working Toward Ending Homelessness in Victoria, BCPhase I-Trudy Norman, Bernadette Pauly, (University of Victoria)Phase II-Trudy Norman, Bernadette Pauly, (University of Victoria), Hilary Marks and Dakota Palazzo Phase II: ‘No one is Listening’ Phase I- Literature Review Since 2006, homelessness has rated at or near the top of community concerns in Victoria. People who experience homelessness are often excluded from action to end homelessness. To assist the GVCEH*,we did a scoping review of the literature on social inclusion/exclusion and homelessness. Findings: The roots of social exclusion are located in unequal power relations in society. Few strategies have been developed that support inclusion for people experiencing homelessness. There is little attention to specific strategies for engaging diverse homeless populations that accounts for differences such as gender and ethnicity. Conclusions: Based on this review, ten draft inclusionary principles were developed to guide the development of inclusionary policy. • People who experience homelessness are at the center of multiple intersecting forces that work to exclude them from meaningful participation   The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of Mitacs Canada, Van City Credit Union, the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness(GVCEH)* and CARBC (UVIC)