We should all know that homelessness and trauma are entwined.
Trauma such as childhood neglect, domestic abuse, bereavement and violence.
Northumbria University, revealed that 94% of people facing homelessness have experienced trauma. The majority of trauma was complex and occurred at multiple stages throughout life, with 2 in 3 people reporting four or more traumas or trauma for a prolonged period.
The research shows that trauma is often a direct trigger for homelessness. With homelessness itself a further trauma. This seemed to be particularly acute among those who had fled domestic violence. 38% of people reported trauma as a result of being homeless; for example, many reported trauma linked to rough sleeping. They shared feelings and experiences of hunger, fear, vulnerability, violence, exploitation, stigma, poor physical health, addiction, loss and isolation.
Source: Homeless Link, Northumbria University Research.