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Rewriting the Narrative on Homelessness in Mid-Sized Canadian Cities How do we define security? Does security mean increased surveillance and weaponization? Is it the feeling of home and belonging? This research consisted of a qualitative case study analysis that sought to address the contentious issues surrounding homelessness and public safety in a mid-size urban community in British Columbia, Canada. The goal of the project was twofold: to create a fact-based counter-narrative on the experiences of homelessness and community sasfety and security, and to think about strategies to address these demographc and social changes while fostering community resilience.
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Security and Risk Technologies in Criminal Justice: Critical Perspectives Security and Risk Technologies in Criminal Justice takes students through the evolution of risk technology devices, processes, and prevention. This seminal text unpacks technology’s influence on our understanding of governance and social order in areas of criminal justice, policing, and security. With a foreword by leading scholar Kevin Haggerty, the collection consists of three sections that explore the impact of big data, traditional risk practices, and the increased reliance on technology in criminal justice.
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A Complex Exile: Homelessness and Social Exclusion in Canada A Complex Exile goes beyond bio-medical and psychological perspectives on homelessness, mental illness, and addiction to call for a socially transformed response to homelessness in Canada.
