Essay About Homelessness

What does Research say about Homelessness?

The homelessness narrative in the Module 3 elucidates multiple challenges that may arise during a group research project: 1) the definition of homelessness, 2) there is no method to capture the full extent of the epidemic, and 3) there is no single contributing factor to the cause of homelessness. A myriad of government programs mentioned in Perl’s congressional research study focus on distinctive homeless populations, yet there is no common definition for homelessness across the gamut of federal legislation (2015). Moreover, the goal should be to define the scope of the study before discussing the statistics behind homelessness and the related factors that contribute to the condition. A large composition of data that is not isolated to specific cities or compared in contrast to conflicting regions may not portray accuracy of research or confidence in application; thus, a balance must be communicated

How are we combating homelessness? Is it working?

A fiscally limited government must integrate multiple programs with congruent intentions to synergize their effects. For example, the issue of providing housing for individuals without the capacity to accommodate for mental disorders that caused the predicament, while providing a more ideal transition for chronically homeless patients. The example is a by-product of insufficient financial resources in government and the disconnected nature of our institutions. One suggestion would be to channel research into programs that have made an impact in communities in unique and “cost-effective” outlets, as we know financial constraints may be the largest impediment to solving the