Noun

homelessness (uncountable)

  1. The state of being homeless.

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Fri Sep 3 04:17:30 2010

Homelessness is the condition and social category of people without a regular house or dwelling because they cannot afford, do not desire, or are otherwise unable to maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence." The actual legal definition varies from country to country, or among different entities or institutions in the same country or region.

The term homelessness may also include people whose primary night time residence is in a homeless shelter, in an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or in a public or private place not designed for use as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines a "chronically homeless" person as "an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more, or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years."

History

Great Depression: man lying down on pier, New York City docks, 1935.

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Fri Sep 3 09:02:13 2010

What website would I go to to find the current poverty and homelessness level of a state?
Q. I need to find the current poverty and homelessness level of two states, so what type of website would I use??
Asked by vincenzo - Mon Feb 18 15:23:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would visit the national coalition against homelessness site, or try the volunteers of america. Another site to try is The Homeless Voice site, if you email the guy who runs it he might help you far better than I.
Answered by anonymous - Tue Feb 19 03:31:33 2008

Will Obama fight homelessness by making homes mandatory, and fining people who don't have homes?
Q. This approach worked so well in MA to reduce the number of people who don't have health insurance. They made health insurance mandatory, and if people didn't buy it, the state made them pay a fine equal to the cost of insurance. Why not take the same approach to joblessness or homelessness? Why not reduce homelessness by making homes mandatory, and if people don't get a home, make them pay a fine equal to the cost of a home? Wouldn't that make just as much sense? Why wouldn't that be just as effective for fighting homelessness?
Asked by gws35 - Tue Jan 26 18:27:00 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I hear Canada will find it's citizen a home if they do not have one. But of course you don't have a choice where you live (and why should you) so a lot of good people are mixed in with low scum criminals and there is no segregation, in fact they make sure there isn't.
Answered by Whitney_A_Hitler - Tue Jan 26 18:40:45 2010

How does Homelessness relate to Psychology?
Q. hey, I am writing a paper for school and need to explain the Psychological elements of homelessness. I am really lost and the only thing i can think of is talking about how mental conditions can lead to homelessness and appear in homeless people. anyone have any more ideas? thanks!!
Asked by Rick J - Tue Jan 19 20:05:04 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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, in their own words
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, in their own words

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Two formerly homeless people share their personal experiences, and the lessons they've learnt.. abc.net.au.

Some Manage To Escape
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Some Manage To Escape

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Denver gets new pilot program to help chronically homeless veterans - Denver Post
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Denver gets new pilot program to help chronically homeless veterans - Denver Post
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veterans Denver Post By Colleen O'Connor Army veteran Derrick Green prays in his apartment, funded by the VA and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless . Denver will be part of ...
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Show gives 'Voices' to homeless through poetry - California Chronicle
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Show gives 'Voices' to homeless through poetry - California Chronicle
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through poetry California Chronicle The theme of the show is homelessness . "It's sort of a Shakespearean type play," Pierce said. "We talk about people in different walks of life who end up ...

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See also:

  • Rebeccas CommunityRebeccas Community
    homeless.org.au
    Australian focused site with international news scraper, articles, photos and links.
  • CUHP (Constructing Understanding of the Homeless Population)CUHP (Constructing Understanding of the Homeless Population)
    cuhp.org
    A research network bringing together teams from seven European countries to discuss various aspects of researching homelessness and publish their findings through their website.
  • Homeless Publications - HUD USERHomeless Publications - HUD USER
    huduser.org
    Links to publications about homelessness from The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) Office of Policy Development and Research
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