In the homeless serving sector, it is a relatively recent practice to involve the voices of those most impacted to create policy, develop programming, and to evaluate service provision
This toolkit was developed by a collaborative research team that partnered individuals with lived experience of homelessness, student researchers and academics knowledgeable in LECs and community-engaged research approaches
This toolkit was created to support those looking to build a Lived/Living Experience Circle that serves to support an entire community. This guide seeks to provide some guidance and direction on key questions such as how to structure the group and how to engage with community.
Rempel, K., Griffiths, S., Lloyd-Smith, J., Kelly, S., Hines, B., & Kirk, A. (2023) Toolkit for Communities: Considerations for Creating Lived Experience Circle on Homelessness Toolkit for Communities: Considerations for Creating Lived Experience Circle on Homelessness, 2023