The Invisibility Trap

The Paradoxical Effect of Making Homelessness Invisible

"The Invisibility Trap is a visual report that explores a growing paradox in mid-sized Canadian cities: efforts to make homelessness less visible often make the issue worse, deepening stigma, distress, and exclusion for those without housing.

Drawing from extensive community-based research in Brantford, Cambridge, and the County of Wellington, the report weaves together interviews, media analysis, and peer-led storytelling to highlight how public perceptions, policy responses, and community resistance can unintentionally entrench homelessness.

Through a series of illustrated paradoxes, the report challenges dominant narratives and offers practical, dignity-centred solutions that foster empathy and community resilience..."

Learn more here: The Invisibility Trap | HomelessHub

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