McVerry Trust Funded Study on Homelessness

The Educational Disadvantage Centre, Institute of Education, DCU has received funding from the McVerry Trust to undertake a study on young homeless men’s experience of education. The study will be undertaken by Sarah Murphy, Grainne McKenna and Dr. Paul Downes.

The research will examine experiences of young homeless men aged 18-35 availing of emergency or temporary accommodation with the McVerry Trust. It will focus on their educational experiences and school supports with a view to making policy recommendations that will inform preventative strategies and existing supports for young men at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Ireland. Teachers, School Principals and Home School Liaison Teachers will also be interviewed.