The study, which is based on a review of published research alongside interviews with practitioners and homeless young people, found that young people and families at risk from serious youth violence are often unable to access alternative accommodation, due to not being viewed as in priority need.
As a result, young people are often made to leave their home, becoming homeless and more vulnerable to crime and exploitation.
Centrepoint wants housing providers and charities working with homeless young people to ensure all staff have training and resources to identify and support young residents at risk of violence and criminal exploitation.
It is also calling for councils to place greater priority for housing homeless young people at risk of violence and exploitation, and for young people in supported accommodation to receive more help to access "sustainable and worthwhile employment".
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