The New Year is here and the new issue of Megaphone out today kicks off 2013 by going inside a housing program that has left its mark on Vancouver’s homeless community.
Writings on the wall: A study at the Bosman Hotel on the affects stable housing have on mentally ill and addicted people is coming to an end. With no housing solutions in place for the participants, we look at how the residents’ graffiti tell us how the program has worked.
Report reactions: The release of the Missing Women’s Inquiry report last month sparked a new round of questions and criticisms, but there’s some positives, too. Street and survival sex workers explore the issues and possible solutions to the report’s dismissal of marginalized voices.
Seeking justice: Pivot Legal Society lawyer Darcie Bennett explores the legal and moral implications of Missing Women’s Commissioner Wally Oppal’s refusal to place blame for bias and discrimination against vulnerable women in his recent report.
Also in this issue: Megaphone vendor Dan DeCoste finds strength in Megaphone; aPortland street paper vendor finally defeats his addiction and moves into his first home in 34 years; Megaphone surpasses its winter fundraising goals thanks to readers like you; and more!
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Thank you for your support, From MegaPhone Magazine
Sean Condon
Executive Director
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