The Other Oxford

FACT: There are 580 emergency bed spaces in Oxford
FACT: 30-50% of rough sleepers have mental health needs
FACT: A 2002 study showed that 70% of rough sleepers misuse drugs, and
  half are dependent on alcohol
FACT: 6% of rough sleepers have been in the armed forces
FACT: 37% of homeless people have no qualifications
FACT: The life expectancy of someone sleeping rough is estimated at 42 years
FACT: Homeless people are 13 times more likely to be the victims of violence
FACT: 1 in 20 young people across the UK are likely to be homeless at some point
  in their lives
FACT: The most common causes of homelessness are debt, relationship break
  down, loss of job, bereavement, leaving the armed forces, mental health,
  domestic violence and substance misuse
FACT: Homelessness is a complex issue - we all need to work together to solve it!