Foreword -- Introduction -- [Pt. I] Becoming homeless -- 1. Pathways into homelessness -- [Pt. II] Being homeless -- 2. On the 'go' - homeless experiences of substance users -- 3. Homeless careers of the mentally ill -- 4. Experiences on the domestic violence and housing crisis pathways -- 5. Transition to adult homelessness -- [Pt. III] Exiting homelessness -- 6. Getting out and staying out -- 7. How we should respond -- Appendix A -- Appendix B