I will be speaking at the Prevention of Youth Homelessness Conference
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2025
WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE, TORONTO, ONTARIO, Canada
Session 3 – Advancing Human Rights in Homelessness Prevention: Policy, Advocacy, and Legal Strategies
Mon, February 24
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Room 2
Concurrent session
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Presentations
Using Human Rights in Homelessness Policy
Dr. Philip Edmond Veerman, Senior psychologist, Youth Intervention Team (JIT)
The Role of Lawyers and Advocates in Prevention Strategy – Direct Representation and Legislative Advocacy
Michael Santos, JD, RESULTS Educational Fund; Sofie Fashana, The Next 100; Kelly Russo, Director, Commission on Homelessness & Poverty, American Bar Association
Building a Human Rights and Youth-Centered Approach to Eviction Law and Practice
Sarah Buhler, University of Saskatchewan College of Law