A problem that persists through every part of the world is a lack of compassion for the homeless. No matter how many charities are available for people to donate to, they are often careless and forgetful. This problem stems from laziness and a lack of motivation to be involved. This carelessness can account for the lack of resources or the lack of knowledge about resources for the homeless.…
This research assessed the struggles of homeless children. The study compared the educational struggles of a random sampling of children living in stable environments to children who are considered “homeless.” Homeless refers to any child or youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The study revealed the number of homeless children is steadily increasing. However, despite the instability of a home life, a positive school environment for children and youth impacts their success as adults. It is recommended to promote community awareness regarding child…
Transitional Homelessness identifies those individuals that registers in a shelter for a day or up to one year. Younger adults are likely to be categorized under Transitional. Episodic is another form of Homelessness that affect individuals that occasionally enter shelter homes and not on a consistent basis. Factors such as Unemployment, Substance Abuse, and Mental Illness, and Domestic Violence have been identified as the main causes leading to homelessness. Episodic Homelessness are individuals that often register in and out of a shelter. Individuals are likely to be young in age, and go through chronic unemployment, substance abuse, and mental illness.…
According to American Psychological Association (APA, 2010), individuals without homes often lack access to health care treatment. In fact, chronic health problems and inaccessibility to medical and dental care can increase school absences and limit employment opportunities. Homeless individuals have higher rates of hospitalizations for physical illnesses, mental illness, and substance abuse than other population.…
Homeless people have the tendency to treat the streets of cities like their personal homes. It’s only natural that they do this because hey, the streets are their homes. But this becomes a problem when you are strolling the streets of your beautiful city and are overwhelmed and distressed by the horrific stench of urine and waste consume the side walk. Like I said before, the sidewalks are homeless people’s homes but when you have to hold your breath, it becomes a problem.…
Determinants of health can include genetics, income, nutrition, education, social relationships, gender, access to health care services, and personal behaviors. While a child in a homeless situation may not have the ability to change their genetic makeup, gender, and ethnicity, these factors still affect homeless children in many ways. For example, genetic-related illness may sometimes be exacerbated in a bout of homelessness. Also, there is evidence that shows that African-American and Hispanic children have disproportionately higher rates of homelessness than those of other ethnicities. In addition to genetics and ethnicity, homeless children that are males of a certain age are often excluded from overnight temporary shelters.…
Homelessness is one of the biggest issues that people face in many counties. The United States faces many homelessness issues. Homelessness issues create many social, economical and security problems which should be dealt with very seriously by the government and the society as well to ensure the well being of all people in the society. Homeless issues differ from a city to another based on the typist of people and opportunities of each city. But let’s face it, what are the major causes of being homeless? There are many causes that could make the normal person living turned into homeless and that based on some causes such as: lack of education, work opportunities, mental, physical problems and social responsibilities.…
Homelessness and street life have extreme effects on children. Their unstable lifestyles, lack of medical care, and inadequate living conditions increase young…
From a young age, my life has been presented with many adversities. Some of these hardships included childhood obesity, being bullied, and homelessness. After my parents divorced when I was young, my dad forced my mother and I to leave our home. As a result, we were homeless. However, we were able to overcome this hardship thanks to the generosity of others. Coming from a low-income background, my mother and I could only afford unhealthy foods. My eating pattern along with lack of exercise lead to me weighing over 280 pounds when I was in the 7th grade. Due to my obesity, I was often bullied by children in my school. In order to hide the pain, I was feeling, I would look towards food as a comfort. One day in 8th grade I had decided that I did not want to live my life this way anymore. As a result, I started eating healthier and exercising regularly. Through this process I was able to lose over 100 pounds. By experiencing obesity, being bullied, and homelessness at a young age, I was able to develop the characteristics of being strong, driven towards success, and caring for others. Through my experiences, I have decided that I want to encourage children who are experiencing similar situations that they can overcome them.…
In a section titled “Causes of Youth Homelessness,” it first stated that the “same factors that contribute to adult homelessness such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, low education levels, unemployment, mental health, and substance abuse issues, can also play a role in the occurrence and duration of a youth's homelessness.” These were good points that brought up questions in regards to parent-youth relationships and some of the long-term effects, which I decided to come back to later. Furthermore, it said that beyond these factors, “the phenomenon of youth homelessness is largely a reflection of family dysfunction and breakdown, specifically familial conflict, abuse, and disruption,” which I agreed with. Though the article did not specify further, some types of conflicts that came to mind were disputes over risky behavior such as promiscuity, opposing views on discipline, and sexual orientation. When it comes to domestic abuse there are many layers including physical, emotional, sexual, and mental that, along with the conflicts, leads to the deterioration of families. The brief continued to say that youth usually enter a state of homelessness as a result of running away from home- which the desire and reaction of escaping from these predicaments is understandable- or from being abandoned by their guardians. Additionally, it stated that family conflict is “more critical for youth than adults since they are, by virtue of their developmental stage in life, still largely financially, emotionally, and, depending on their age, legally dependent upon their…
A. Homeless youth face the same issues faced by children in the general population, but their issues are exacerbated by the circumstances inherent to their homeless status.…
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the number of young people who were forced out of their homes, abandoned, or living on the street with their parents’ consent was increasing. In the 1990s, the main reason for youth homelessness was dysfunction within the family. It has become increasingly difficult for these youth to successfully integrate into a modern, industrialized society. As a result, most children and adolescents who are forced to leave their homes or choose to run away today end up living with others, staying in shelters, with friends, or sleeping inside whatever space they can find in order to protect themselves. Teenage homelessness is a serious, growing problem in America. Thousands and thousands of people find themselves living on the streets every…
Homeless youth are at a higher risk for physical and sexual abuse, mental health disabilities, substance abuse, and even death. Homeless youth living on the streets are more likely of high-risk behaviors. About 5,000 youth die each year due to assault, illness, or suicide. Homeless youth are at greater risk of anxiety and depression, and low self-esteem. They are also more likely to exchange sex for food, clothing, and shelter. Most youth begin to deal drugs just to meet basic needs. Difficulty attending school is common due to the lack of required enrollment records or lack of transportation. Studies show that about 80 percent of homeless youth use drugs and alcohol as a means to self-medicate and deal with their experiences and abuse they…
In the morning I was walking with my dog, when suddenly I noticed an old man sitting on the street while people were walking on the road ignoring him. The weather seemed a bit chillier this morning and his skin was rugged and looked tough. His outfit looked dirty, especially on the jacket. I looked at that old man, but he didn’t look at me. I was thinking, why was he sitting on the street in the morning? “Why do you sit on the road?” I asked the man, He replied to me, “this is my place”. I was shocked. I thought he may be homeless, but I’ve found that living with the homeless is not so bad as long as we understand them. Most people ignore homeless, but I don’t why. He looked hungry and I asked him “Are you hungry? “He said “YES” so I went to Country Fair to get him some pizza and a drink. I gave it to him, and he told me, “I don’t how to say thank you” I felt so bad for him. I gave him a few dollars, and I told him that…
When someone talks about homelessness, what do you imagine. Littered sidewalks, blue and brown tarps and tents, and all they own laying on the ground? Across the nation, half a million people were homeless on any given night (National Alliance to End Homelessness). While you may not have noticed, there has been an increase in homelessness across the city. Homelessness is all around the world, with a total of over 100 million globally, and has been recorded all the way back to the 1640’s. With the rise of homelessness, Portland is becoming a hub for homeless people. The mayor, Charlie Hales and local groups like Right 2 Dream Too, are hard at work to solve it.…