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	Crisis has published a report calling for better protection for homeless young people. Findings include: the biggest cause of homelessness for young people is being told to leave home by their parents; other causes include leaving care and being unable to pay rent; 30% of homeless young people have been in care; 40% have experienced abuse at home; and many go to desperate measures to avoid sleeping rough, including committing crimes or resorting to sex work.
	Source: Crisis press release 31 May 2012
	Further information:    Children & Young People Now  28 May 2012
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