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Homelessness

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Women And Homelessness In San Bernardino County: Causes, Demographics, Services, And Hope, Queenesther Marie Anderson Jan 2013

Women And Homelessness In San Bernardino County: Causes, Demographics, Services, And Hope, Queenesther Marie Anderson

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This study examines the conditions of hopelessness in the city of San Bernardino. The purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which women and men's accessing of services for homelessness differ. This study employs a survey administered at an event given specifically for the homeless population in San Bernardino, and the differences between men and women and their access to support is documented.


Needs Of Homeless Men Outside Of Shelter, Grace Deeba Dobey Jan 2006

Needs Of Homeless Men Outside Of Shelter, Grace Deeba Dobey

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The purpose of this study was to assess the needs of homeless men outside of shelters. The study helped social works and the social field in understanding the needs of homeless people and providing the resources needed for this population.


A Program Evaluation Of A Structured Homeless Shelter, Joellen Marie Atkinson Jan 1996

A Program Evaluation Of A Structured Homeless Shelter, Joellen Marie Atkinson

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This study compared homeless shelters, one was a structured homeless shelter and the other a non-structured homeless shelter, evaluating the residents' level of social functioning and level of self-sufficiency at both shelters. A structured shelter may offer counseling, parenting classes, money management, nutrition classes, a 12-step program and support groups, and after school and summer programs for youths. Whereas a non-structured shelter is one that only offers a place to sleep and some food.