Homelessness

Abstract

The term 'homeless' refers to a person having no home. Some people do not have homes and roof over their head. These kinds of people spend their days on streets and sleeps on roads, night buses or doorways. This research is based on the issues faced by homeless people and effects of homelessness on their social life.



Abstract2

Introduction5

Discussion5

Types of homelessness6

Temporary homelessness6

Circumstantial homelessness6

Long-Term Homelessness6

Foreclosure7

Unaffordable Housing9

Lack of Affordable Health Care10

Domestic Violence10

Mental Illness10

Legal Issues11

Prison11

Migration12

War12

Divorce12

Tragedy12

Natural Disasters13

Impacts of Homelessness13

Abuse14

Child Labor14

Health15

Addiction15

Impacts of Homelessness on Society15

Societal Cost16

Criminal Activity16

Political Effects17

Ways to End Poverty17

Supported Housing18

Improve Private Renting19

Conclusion20

Homelessness

Introduction

Everyone has a right to have standards of living, sufficient for the well-being of himself and also of his family. Every person carries equal rights to have basic necessities of life including food, education, clothing, shelter, health and care. Unfortunately, some of the people are unable to have these facilities and above of all majorities are unable to have a proper housing and therefore, suffers from homelessness. In some cases, we cannot recognize homeless people as they usually spend time in spare rooms, friend's sofa or in squats. Homeless family or person has no housing at all, or they spend their lives in a temporary shelter. These people often live in parks, on streets, in temporary accommodations or in vehicles. There are a number of reasons behind homelessness including poverty, unemployment or job loss, shortage of affordable housing and natural disasters. Homelessness has great impacts on society. It does not only affect the individual but also affect the political, social and economic condition of any country (Boston Partnership for Older Adults, 2003).

Discussion

Homelessness is the biggest problem across the globe. It is greatly affecting the economic and social life of the entire world. Homelessness is the greatest hurdle in the development of any country as the economy and development of any country depends on its people. Homelessness has devastating impacts on individuals as well as on families. There are various causes behind homelessness including poverty, unemployment, Foreclosure, mental illness, drug addiction, sudden loss of any loved one and financial crises etc. the solutions of homelessness can be recognized by the identification of reasons behind homelessness (Broadway, 2004).

Types of homelessness

Homelessness has various types including temporary homelessness, circumstantial homelessness and long term homelessness. All three types of homelessness have different causes and factors. Types of homelessness are briefly described below:

Temporary homelessness

Temporary homelessness occurs when a person or a family lost their homes, but they do not stay homeless for a long time period. Temporary homelessness may occur due to natural disasters such as cyclones, tsunami, and earth quacks etc (Anderson, Fernandes, Green, Greene, Greenberg, Mays, et al., 2003).

Circumstantial homelessness

Circumstantial homelessness is the homelessness occurs due to the sudden change in financial or medical circumstances including job loss or any severe disease. The people suffers from this type of homelessness may remain homeless for a short time period, but eventually they retain their housing after sometime (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2002).

Long-Term Homelessness

Long-term homelessness refers to the homeless people who remain homeless for a long duration of ...