For this paper, homelessness will be considered in the United States, with similar examples in varying countries and regions. .
To better understand homelessness, as a whole, we need to understand what leads individuals to being in this particular state. It is by studying these individuals that it could be further understood if homelessness is a result of psychological, internal, external or an undiscovered factor. Having said this, I believe we should first look at homelessness from the youngest who are affected. After all, it is often said that children are our future. Can there be a future if our population is saturated with homeless youth? Before this question can be answered, we should explore what youth homelessness is. .
In the article Homeless Youth: Causes, Consequences and the Role of Occupational Therapy by Ann M. Aviles and Christine A. Helfrich, a definition is attempted. In the article, homeless youth are defined as those who are 21 and under without a safe living environment, whether with a relative or any other living arrangement (Aviles & Helfrich, 101). Those who are considered homeless can be further categorized into: 1) Runaways- youths who have left home voluntarily, 2) Throwaways- youths told to leave home, 3) Street youth- youths living on the street and 4) Systems youth- homeless as a result of the states. These categories do not always stick indefinitely, as a homeless youth can move in and out of these labels depending on their situation and location. Also, home does not necessarily mean a family home; it can also include foster care, shelters, group homes and residential treatment facilities.
Runaways often leave home intentionally, due to family issues, whether physical, mental or sexual abuse. It is also important to note that homeless youth may be homeless for different periods of their lives (Aviles & Helfrich, 102). Some youth may experience homelessness for a relatively short period of time and only in certain instances.
Research shows that the primary cause of homelessness, particularly among families, is lack of affordable housing. ... During the research portion of this paper one organization stood out to me. ... Midnight Run is not a solution to homelessness. ... In 1984 homelessness was rampant in New York City. ... The last part of this research will include what I spoke about with my interviewee...
(Blau, 21-24) What is homelessness? ... Who are/where are the homeless people Many of the homeless have completed high school. ... (Hombs, 5) Why do people become homeless Alarming statistics challenge the persistent stereotypes of why people become homeless. ... McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. ... McKinney Homeless Assistance Act was the first, and only, major federal legislative response to homelessness. ...
Abstract Throughout my paper, I discussed the question of what it means to be homeless. ... The conclusion of this paper is my personal opinion on what I think should be done to reduce the problem of homelessness. ... After completing research on this topic, I will better understand why so many adolescents are running from their homes towards the city atmosphere. ... The most reliable estimates, from Caton's point of view, of the size of the problem of runaway behavior comes from a nationwide study carried out by the Opinion Research Corporation in 1976, consisting of a telephone s...
The mistreatment of homeless people is an issue that is often ignored in our community (Homelessness in America). ... (Homelessness in America) In many cases, separate schools are created for homeless children. ... While interviewing Homeless Shelter researchers found that many homeless people have experienced hate crimes and mistreatment because they live on the streets. ... (Homelessness in America) Education on homelessness would lead to more involvement in aiding these people. ... It is not really someone"s possession because they write, "this is mine" on a piece of paper! ...
Domestic Violence affects the majority of our nation but it is something that is not spoken about or taught to the general public like the instances of hunger or homelessness. This fact intrigues me and for my research paper, I plan on learning more about domestic violence with the intent of educating others about the causes and effects of domestic violence and the steps one can take to get out of dangerous situations and help others who are in dangerous or scary situations. ... The reason I chose to do my paper on domestic violence is because of the fact that it isn't spoken about a l...
When you are homeless you have no foundation. " Homelessness is regarded as one of the most urgent and complex domestic problems in the United States, generating extensive media coverage, congressional debate, and social scientific research" ( Process of becoming 1). According to Anderson and Koblinsky (1): For years the most popular stereotype of the homeless in the United States was the bum on skid row, drinking wine from brown paper bag or seeking handouts from passersby. ... Many people who are homeless are employed. Even people who work are sometimes homeless. ... Homelessness has a lo...
So in this paper I will be analyzing some of the results that could occur because of somebody using domestic violence to control others. ... The final cause of domestic violence is homelessness. ... As for a group that could help there are a lot of different groups that help homeless people like the Turlock Gospel Mission or the Central Valley Homeless Vets. A majority of different homeless shelters help by providing them food and clothes to wear. To summarize my paper, domestic violence causes elders to lose their life savings. ...
So in this paper I will be analyzing some of the results that could occur because of somebody using domestic violence to control others. ... The final cause of domestic violence is homelessness. ... As for a group that could help there are a lot of different groups that help homeless people like the Turlock Gospel Mission or the Central Valley Homeless Vets. A majority of different homeless shelters help by providing them food and clothes to wear. To summarize my paper, domestic violence causes elders to lose their life savings. ...
My junior year I wrote a paper on the symptoms and effects of domestic violence. ... The first thing I had to do in completing my product was to write and illustrate a children's book that went along with my research paper. ... I started off with the statistics of the homelessness in America, due to domestic violence. ... It seems easy enough, but sometimes paper copies don't cooperate with you. ...