There have been significant policy developments across the UK to address youth homelessness. This study explores whether these changes have been effective and recommends key priorities for future action. It explores the nature of youth homelessness and whether it has changed over time, and young people's experiences of homelessness.

This is an evaluation of the progress being made to address youth homelessness in the UK. There have been significant policy developments across the UK to address youth homelessness in recent years. This study, the first UK-wide review of youth homelessness for a decade, explores whether these changes have been effective and recommends key priorities for future action.In particular the report explores: the nature of youth homelessness and whether it has changed over time; young people's experiences of homelessness; service provision and joint working to address youth homelessness; and the impact of policy and practice developments on outcomes for homeless young people and those at risk of homelessness.