HOMELESSNESS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS?
A
- eviction
- health problems
- loss of employment
- breakdown of relationships
- moving out of an establishment
- emergency fire/flooding
- limited housing supplies
- unable to be accommodated by parents, family or friends
2
Q
What is HOMELESSNESS?
A
Literally having no home to live in
3
Q
Why might a LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT leave you HOMELESS?
A
- your home MAY COME WITH THE JOB meaning that when you loose the job you have to loose the home too
- because of the lack of income you may not be able to AFFORD TO LIVE THERE
4
Q
Authorities MUST find homes for which types of homeless people?
A
- Pregnant women
- People with dependant children
- Mentally disabled
- Physically disabled
- Old aged
- Those that have lost their homes due to an emergency
5
Q
What are the EFFECTS of homelessness?
A
- Low self-esteem
- Limited access to health & hygiene
- Boredom
- Difficulties with relationships
- Increased dangers
- Lack of privacy
6
Q
Groups most VULNERABLE TO HOMELESSNESS:
A
- Young people
- Drug abusers / Alcoholics
- The mentally ill
- Those leaving an institution
- Women
- Asylum seekers
- Immigrants
