Divorce and all relationship breakdowns are contributing to the number of hidden homeless people, according to the latest research from homelessness charity Crisis, writes Anabel Unity Sale.
A survey of 150 people from across England found that 53 per cent of respondents cited splitting up from their spouse or partner as the trigger for becoming homeless.
Another 28 per cent said they became homeless after their parents or step-parents threw them out of the family home, and 16 per cent said they were forced to flee because of verbal or physical abuse.
Crisis has launched two new services called 'Crisis skylight', which will give homeless people the opportunity to learn life skills, and 'Crisis changing lives' which will offer financial support for training courses and cash to help them set up their own business.
Next month Crisis will launch a national radio and poster campaign to reach people who do not know or do not care about hidden homelessness.
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