Homelessness

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how, for the many countries around the globe, problems on population and poverty persist. The paper examines how problems of homelessness are increased when issues of overpopulation and scarcity exist. The paper further discusses how various non-government and government organizations were established to analyze the profundity of the situation, and at the same time to provide assistance to the homeless population. The paper concludes that the most obvious solution to the homeless problem is to increase the availability of affordable housing and the number of living wage jobs.

Outline:
Definition
Statistics Related to Homelessness
Reasons for Homelessness
Proposal to Enhance Homelessness
References

From the Paper:

"Based on the report submitted by Cuomo, upon receiving assistance from authorized agencies, such as health care assistance, treatment from substance and drug abuse, education and job training and even services for mental health problems, a big part of those living in families (76%) and of those living alone (60%) tend to put a stop their homeless status and gradually move to an improved living situation. Another point to ponder is the fact that the cost of homeless assistance is considerably lower than the cost of putting homeless people in jail to get them off the streets. For example, the Supportive Housing Network estimates that in New York City in 1998 it cost $40,000 per year to jail someone, compared with just $12,500 to provide affordable housing and a variety of supportive services."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bassuk et al. (August 28, 1996). The Characteristics and Needs of Sheltered Homeless and Low-Income Housed Mothers. Journal of the American Medical Association
• Cuomo Releases Historic Report that Paints Most Comprehensive Picture Ever Homelessness in America. (1999) HUD News. <http://www.hud.gov/library/bookshelf18/pressrel/pr99-258.html>
• Daskal, Jennifer. (1998). In Search of Shelter: The Growing Shortage of Affordable Rental Housing. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
• Facts about homeless people. St. Mungo's. <http://www.mungos.org/facts.shtml>
• Finnin Day, Julie. (2004) Unfamiliar to Canada - lack of roofs. www.csmonitor.com <http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/0114/p1s3-woam.html>

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