Homelessness

By: Tamara Thompson

Book Overview

This essential resources discusses issues related to homelessness. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, this book explores the seriousness of America's homeless problem, and factors that contribute to homelessness, such as the recession, mental illness, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Readers will evaluate housing policies, like vouchers and Housing First programs, that may benefit the homeless, and the government's...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737759399
• ISBN13: 9780737759396
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12