Becoming Homelessness In Denver
How does one become Homeless?
The research topic I chose to write about is homeless individuals in Denver. Homelessness has become a problem in Denver, Colorado. Many families and youth are becoming homeless because of job layoffs, housing costs, and financial troubles. Additionally, the change of the housing market in Denver has escalated more than any other time; so many people have become homeless. These homeless individuals are forced to stay on the sidewalks of Denver and carry their belongings to stay warm; however this has been a major problem for Denver residents. As the Denver Post says, “Denver begins another sweep of the homeless from Lawrence Street Campus.” This topic has been in the media several times, and it seems to be a …show more content…
According to Merscham, Van Leeuwen, and McGuire, “in 2004, the Denver homeless individuals counted 619 and they reported there was no permanent place to go; however this number increased three times in less than 10 years.” What are the main factors that lead people to become homeless in the Denver area? I think many factors cause homelessness, including domestic violence, sexual assault, drug abuse, and mental illness; however, the major cause to increase the number of homeless is the drug abuse because many youths are coming from other states because of the marijuana legalization in Denver. Additionally, some homeless youth have become …show more content…
Becoming homeless is hard since one of the basic necessities in life is a home. So this problem can lead people on the street to other major problems, such as drug abuse, assault, and chronic diseases because of the craziness of Denver weather. I think the government needs to listen to what the homeless population needs and to pay attention to their problems. In this way, these people will not become a problem for the city once their basic needs are provided. Creating programs to help them find work and lead them to have a better life, like providing rehab and counseling, will decrease the homeless population in Denver. Providing low-income housing will also assist these people who may have lost their homes due to rent or mortgage spikes. By addressing the root causes of homelessness, the government can decrease the number of homeless people on the streets and the quality of life for all Denver residents will increase as a
The research topic I chose to write about is homeless individuals in Denver. Homelessness has become a problem in Denver, Colorado. Many families and youth are becoming homeless because of job layoffs, housing costs, and financial troubles. Additionally, the change of the housing market in Denver has escalated more than any other time; so many people have become homeless. These homeless individuals are forced to stay on the sidewalks of Denver and carry their belongings to stay warm; however this has been a major problem for Denver residents. As the Denver Post says, “Denver begins another sweep of the homeless from Lawrence Street Campus.” This topic has been in the media several times, and it seems to be a …show more content…
According to Merscham, Van Leeuwen, and McGuire, “in 2004, the Denver homeless individuals counted 619 and they reported there was no permanent place to go; however this number increased three times in less than 10 years.” What are the main factors that lead people to become homeless in the Denver area? I think many factors cause homelessness, including domestic violence, sexual assault, drug abuse, and mental illness; however, the major cause to increase the number of homeless is the drug abuse because many youths are coming from other states because of the marijuana legalization in Denver. Additionally, some homeless youth have become …show more content…
Becoming homeless is hard since one of the basic necessities in life is a home. So this problem can lead people on the street to other major problems, such as drug abuse, assault, and chronic diseases because of the craziness of Denver weather. I think the government needs to listen to what the homeless population needs and to pay attention to their problems. In this way, these people will not become a problem for the city once their basic needs are provided. Creating programs to help them find work and lead them to have a better life, like providing rehab and counseling, will decrease the homeless population in Denver. Providing low-income housing will also assist these people who may have lost their homes due to rent or mortgage spikes. By addressing the root causes of homelessness, the government can decrease the number of homeless people on the streets and the quality of life for all Denver residents will increase as a