General Article The potential for empowering homeless people through digital technology

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Introduction

The digital age has radically transformed how we communicate, work and conduct our friendships and relationships. Mobile and digital technology has become ubiquitous in society and is often held as a contemporary embodiment of – or even prerequisite for – social inclusion and connection. Smart phones, mobile Internet and social networking sites provide a means of instantly reaching out to loved ones, accessing services and information and sharing experiences, thoughts and feelin...

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