Narratives of Youth Homelessness

This book explores the daily lives of twenty young people experiencing homelessness in Paris and New York.

Julien Billion holds a Doctorate in Sociology from the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences and a Doctorate in Management Science, as well as a Habilitation to Supervise Research, from the Polytechnic Institute of Paris. He is a Professor at ICN Business School and an affiliated researcher at the University of Lorraine. His work focuses on social innovation and social entrepreneurship, and he has authored several books, articles, and documentaries.

0. Introduction 1. The Family: "Things were tough with my parents" 2. Friends, Lovers, and Acquaintances: "I found my own little family, a second family" 3. Education and Employment: "My school was the streets" 4. Aid Organizations: "I stayed outside. I was like a bum" 5. The Street: "Without a job, without a home, without anything" 6. Dreams: "It's just like everyone else" 7. Conclusion