Comments from students and staff

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97% felt that they had learned something about homelessness that they did not already know from the session.

 Objective: To raise awareness of homelessness

  •  “That homeless means not having a safe place to stay”
  • “That not all homeless people sleep on the streets”
  • “That there are young homeless people near where I live” 

Objective: To increase empathy towards homeless people

  •  “The Big Issue is a job – they’re not begging”
  • “I’ve always thought of homeless people as guilty and unsuccessful, but I’ve learned that the reasons are endless, and there’s always a reason”
  • “I’ve learnt that anyone can become homeless”

 Objective: To challenge stereotypes around homelessness

  •  “Homeless people aren’t what I thought”
  • “They’re not just tramps and druggies”
  • “Homeless people are normal people”

 Objective: To equip young people with information about what to do if they were to experience homelessness

  •  “There are places to go if you are homeless, there is a way forward”
  • “I’ve learnt what to do if I ever get homeless”
  • “About hostels, where to go for accommodation and help”
  • “There is support so you don’t have to sleep on the streets”
  • “What to do if you aren’t getting on with your family or become homeless”

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