Homeless Social Problem

Homelessness A Social Problem in Our Society

Frist the definition of a social problem, also called a social issue, is an undesirable condition that people believe should be corrected. Some examples of a social problem or issue is homelessness, teenage pregnancy, and welfare. These are just a few of the social problems we face in our society. However, the one I will be focusing on in my paper will be homelessness. Homelessness deprives individuals of the essentials that having a home would provide. Some of these essentials are the lack of safe, secure and adequate housing to get out of the weather, to cook their meal, or taking care of personal hygiene these are just some of the essentials they would be able to do if they had a home. There are a lot of reasons some individuals are homeless like: mental health, domestic violence, addiction disorder, and job loss, but most often it is because a set of circumstance that require them to choose between shelter, food and other basic needs. Unfortunately homelessness and poverty go hand in hand. It is like a domino effect you lose your job, or source of income, then you have no health care through your employer, now there is no money for shelter, food, or clothing. Essentially if you are poor you are an illness, an accident, or a paycheck away from
Their three main ideas are: improving homelessness policy, building capacity, and educating the public. This company will work with the Federal Policymakers to make and refine homelessness policy. Like their Center for Capacity Building will work directly within communities, helping them implement policies and practices proven to reduce and end homelessness. They also have a Homelessness Research Institute that leads the way in developing and analyzing research about the homeless population to figure out solutions. Permanent and affordable housing is essential to ending and preventing