Article Mixed-sex hostels 'terrifying' for homeless women
Article Mixed-sex hostels 'terrifying' for homeless women
Sep 21 2025, 8:35 AM
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Quote:Tracey Guy, from Shelter North East, said many homeless women were falling under the radar as they tried to avoid frightening or dangerous situations.
"They will sleep in cars, accident and emergency units, fast-food outlets," she said.
"Or they stay with perpetrators [of abuse] because, actually, an unsafe situation feels safer than sleeping in a doorway."
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Quote:Tracey Guy, from Shelter North East, said many homeless women were falling under the radar as they tried to avoid frightening or dangerous situations.
"They will sleep in cars, accident and emergency units, fast-food outlets," she said.
"Or they stay with perpetrators [of abuse] because, actually, an unsafe situation feels safer than sleeping in a doorway."