Seeking Judgment Free Spaces: Poverty, Leisure, and Social Inclusion

Dawn E. Trussell · Heather L. Mair

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This study explored the experiences and meanings of leisure for individuals living in poverty and who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Results show that a key component for moving toward leisure that addresses our most challenging social ills rests with its power to create “judgment free spaces.” Three themes emerged: (1) the significance of vibrant organizations where acceptance, not exposure, is fostered; (2) a need for increased opportunities to become, and remain, connected to the broader community and to choose how this connection is manifested; and (3) the importance of personal and private spaces that are both safe and appropriate. The paper concludes with a call to re-think the spaces where leisure occurs.

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