Homelessness

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The lack of a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, or a person who resides in a shelter, welfare hotel, transitional program or place not meant for human habitation.

Definition of homelessness: Understanding the definition of homelessness and how it varies across different regions and communities. This includes an understanding of the difference between literal and hidden homelessness.
Causes of homelessness: Identifying the various factors that lead to homelessness, such as poverty, unaffordable housing, job loss, addiction, mental health issues, and domestic violence.
Homelessness and housing: Examining the relationship between homelessness and housing, including the challenges faced by homeless individuals in finding and securing housing.
Government policy: Analyzing government policies and programs that address homelessness and how effective they are in tackling the issue.
Homeless shelters: Understanding the role of homeless shelters and how they provide emergency housing and services for homeless individuals.
Homelessness and the environment: Exploring the impact of homelessness on the environment, including issues such as trash and sanitation, use of public spaces, and the effects of homelessness on local ecosystems.
Homelessness and healthcare: Examining the impact of homelessness on healthcare, including mental health, substance abuse, and nutrition, as well as the challenges faced by homeless individuals in accessing healthcare services.
Homelessness and criminal justice: Analyzing the relationship between homelessness and the criminal justice system, including the criminalization of homelessness and the challenges faced by homeless individuals who come into contact with law enforcement.
Homelessness and education: Examining the impact of homelessness on education, including issues such as school attendance, academic performance, and access to resources.
Homelessness and social support: Identifying the importance of social support, including family, friends, and community organizations, in preventing and addressing homelessness.
Chronic Homelessness: This refers to individuals and families who experience long-term periods of homelessness.
Situational Homelessness: This type of homelessness results from a sudden change in circumstances, such as losing a job, getting evicted, or leaving an abusive relationship.
Episodic Homelessness: This type of homelessness occurs when individuals experience periods of homelessness intermittently over time.
Hidden Homelessness: This refers to people who do not have a fixed address or who are sleeping rough but are not visible to support services or the general public.
Rural Homelessness: Homelessness that occurs in small towns or rural areas due to a shortage of housing and/or jobs.
Substance Abuse Homelessness: This occurs when individuals experiencing homelessness struggle with substance abuse issues, making it difficult for them to secure housing and maintain stability.
Domestic Violence Homelessness: This occurs when individuals experiencing homelessness are fleeing from domestic violence and seeking refuge.
Youth Homelessness: This type of homelessness occurs when young people are estranged from family or guardians or have aged out of the foster care system.
Veteran Homelessness: This type of homelessness affects veterans who have returned from military service with mental, physical, and emotional health issues, making it difficult for them to secure housing.
LGBTQ+ Homelessness: This type of homelessness is specific to individuals within the LGBTQ+ community who have been rejected by their families and are forced to leave their homes.
"The condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing."
"Living on the streets, moving between temporary shelters, living in boarding houses without proper amenities, having no permanent house or safe place to live, and being internally displaced or remaining as refugees."
"Homelessness and poverty are interrelated."
"United States government homeless enumeration studies also include people who sleep in a public or private place, which is not designed for use as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings."
"An estimated 100 million people worldwide were homeless."
"As many as one billion people (one in 6.5 at the time) live as squatters, refugees, or in temporary shelter, all lacking adequate housing."
"Scarce and expensive housing is the main cause of rising homelessness in the United States."
"Living on the streets, also known as sleeping rough."
"Moving between temporary shelters, including houses of friends, family, and emergency accommodation."
"Living in private boarding houses without a private bathroom or security of tenure."
"Persons compelled to leave their places of domicile, who remain as refugees within their country's borders."
"The rights of people suffering from homelessness vary from country to country."
"There is no methodological consensus on counting homeless people and identifying their needs."
"In most cities, only estimated homeless populations are known, which include people who sleep in a public or private place not designed for regular sleeping accommodation."
"Homelessness or houselessness."
"The condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing."
"Living on the streets, moving between temporary shelters, living in boarding houses without proper amenities, having no permanent house or safe place to live, and being internally displaced or remaining as refugees."
"Homelessness and poverty are interrelated."
"United States government homeless enumeration studies also include people who sleep in a public or private place, which is not designed for use as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings."
"Scarce and expensive housing is the main cause of rising homelessness in the United States."