Causes and solutions of homelessness and houselessness

are considered homeless when: 

Homeless & Houseless - Stereotypes

Exist diferrentes stereotypes about homeless around the world, in this blog we will speak of some anglophone countries:

Australia:

For a start, it is not just people sleeping on the street who are considered homeless. People using various forms of
marginal and insecure accommodation legitimately lay claim to that label(Homeless)


1)Domestic violence

2)Relationship break down

3)Unemployment

4)Health problems (including mental illness)

5)Eviction from home

6)Previous/current alcohol and/or drug problems

7)Physical/developmental disability

8)Loss of social support networks

Recovered: https://gabiid.wordpress.com/challenging-the-stereotypes/
https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/life/culture/article/2017/05/25/stereotype-homeless-person-needs-be-eliminated-why

UK

five reasons why people have to result to sleeping on the streets:

1) Lack of affordable housing

2) Lack of a living wage

3) Domestic violence

4) Medical bankruptcy

5) Mental illness

Recovered: https://www.wessexscene.co.uk/features/2016/07/01/homelessness-its-time-to-break-down-the-stereotype/

USA

The US society perception around homeless people is based on a range of myths and stereotypes
that interfere in the attempt to help those in need. These misconceptions are dangerous and they
seriously interfere with attempts to help those in need. Denying these myths, stereotypes and misconceptions
is the first step to solve the problem.

1)All are drug addicts and alcoholics

2)All have a mental health problem

3)All are too lazy to work

Recovered: http://somapsy.org/en/myths-and-stereotypes-of-homeless-in-united-states/


By: Paul Cajape