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Some observations on
leaving ‘home’ and
transitions to
independent living
Dr Howard Williamson
Professor of European Youth Policy
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2. Transitions and aspiration
Transitions
• Education and employment
• Families of origin to families of destination
• Dependent to independent living
• Ascribed to achieved cultural identities
Aspirations
• Beware the ‘spectacular, deviant and bizarre’!!
• Usually modest aspirations for the future
- a job, a home, a car, holidays……
• Housing – dry, warm and adequate
- Tai Cymru Management and Welfare
Idealism or Pragmatism…. ‘get real!’
• Single issues and young people’s politics
• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
• Ecology, sustainability, energy efficiency & saving the planet
•Cost!
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3. Leaving home
When it works
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A time of own choosing
Personal (family) resources
Variety of forms of living together
Hidden support
Boomerang kids
Internal departure
When it doesn’t work
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No home; from public ‘care’
Forced departure
Sudden departure
No support
Personal isolation
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5. Six key questions for youth policy
Sub heading
Small body copy or bullet point layout,
clear and concise messages.
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Bullet one
Bullet two
Bullet three
Bullet four
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6. Models for development
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Combining vocational training and housing
Self-build, re-design and renovation
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Combining accommodation and employment
The Foyer movement (Havens and Springboards, by
Colin Ward 1997)
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Taster tenancies
(RCT Homes)
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A whole community approach
(Netherlands)
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7. Conclusion – Transforming the
Cycle
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Very different housing transition journeys
across Europe (the French research)
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Different transition journeys amongst different
social groups of young people in the same
country
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This requires tailored responses and initiatives
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But need:
- recognition of the issues/challenges
- connection with wider youth policy
- convergence with youth aspirations
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