Table 2.
Reported reasons° for eviction and loss of income assistance among street-involved youth.
Reason for eviction | N (%) (n = 220) | Reason for loss of income assistance | N (%) (n = 154) |
---|---|---|---|
Disruptive behaviour | 76 (35) | Logistical problem or failure to comply | 39 (25) |
Financial instability | 50 (23) | Deemed to have resources | 36 (23) |
Interpersonal conflict | 36 (16) | Not eligible or application denied | 31 (20) |
Substance use | 20 (9) | Incarceration | 26 (17) |
Building availability/suitability | 18 (8) | Illegal activity | 7 (5) |
Unknown | 14 (6) | Unknown | 5 (3) |
Incarceration | 8 (4) | ||
Drug dealing | 8 (4) | ||
Health reasons | 1 (1) |
Reasons were measured at their most recent study visit (during the study period: June 2007 to May 2012), which involved a report of eviction or loss of income assistance in the last six months, respectively.