Homeless Veterans

Paper Summary:

This paper explores the issue of homelessness among US veterans. In particular, the author focuses on why many veterans do not choose to use the services available to them through the US government and the Veterans Administration. The paper lists several of the factors the research found that may determine if veterans seek help. The author concludes that these studies highlight the need for effective social services in local areas for veterans.

Outline:
Background of the Problem
Importance of the Problem
Hypothesis and Research Questions
Literature Review
Methodology
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Currently, there are over 25 million veterans alive (VA, 2002). Not only are the veterans eligible for services but their families are often eligible as well. That makes close to 70 million people in the United States eligible for veterans benefits (VA, 2002). It is estimated that there are nearly 250,000 homeless veterans on any given night in the United States (VA, 2002). The Veteran's Administration (VA) was established in 1930 to help those who suffered because of war (VA, 2005). VA employs a large number of social workers and counselors to help veterans with problems that are often associated with war. They specialize in helping veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment, alcohol and drug abuse, family-related and care-giver services during the extended recovery periods involved with physical rehabilitation (VA, 2005)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Applewhite, S. (1997). Homeless veterans: Perspectives on social services use. Social Work. 42(1): 19-30.
• Benda, B. (2002). Test of a structural equation model of comorbidity among homeless and domiciled military veterans. Journal of Social Service Research. 29(1): 1-35.
• Benda, B. (2004). Gender differences in the rehospitalization of substance abusers among homeless military veterans. Journal of Drug Issues. 34(4): 723-750.
• Benda, B., Rodell, D., Rodell, L (2001). Relative contribution of familial factors to comorbidity among homeless veterans. Journal of Family Social Work. 6(2): 3-24.
• Benda, B., Rodell, D., Rodell, L. (2003). Homeless alcohol/other drug abusers: Discriminators of non-offenders, nuisance offenders, and felony offenders. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 21(3): 59-80.

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