...Criminalization of Homelessness Criminalization of homelessness is visible in every sphere of modern societies. The Ontario Women’s Justice Network states that “homelessness is tied to structural inequalities and the unequal distribution of resources; it’s a social problem (1). Poverty and homelessness are difficult to escape because a person’s individual choices and chances are restricted. The issue resides with social structures and the elite because they fail to address the factors that cause these individuals social distress. The Ontario Women’s Justice Network insists that “governments should attempt to address and solve the root problems of poverty and homelessness; it’s doing the opposite by criminalizing it instead; those that beg,...
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...was. Florida is home to the third greatest population of homeless people in America behind New York and California. Over 6% of Florida’s population is homeless at a whopping 47,862. Homelessness affects our society in many ways, one being tax dollars. Tax dollars are used to support many shelters, hospital stays, and incarcerations of the homeless. According to Lorena Cassady, “When homeless people are admitted to a hospital, their stay is about four days longer than average, which adds up to an additional cost to the public of about $2,400 per incident.” Homelessness in very prominent in the St. Petersburg/Pinellas County area. In Pinellas County alone there are 5,887 individuals living homeless or unsheltered (out of cars, or on the streets). This statistic is not including people living doubled up with families or at an extended stay facility. 3,222 of these unsheltered homeless are adults while the rest are children. I decided to do my research on two homeless organizations that I feel have a positive message and truly care for the people; Woman’s Residence and Pinellas Hope. The Woman’s Residence is located in St. Petersburg. The Woman’s Residence provides a safe location for single homeless women to rebuild themselves, they may stay from a month up to a year. Individuals come to the Women's Residence for a variety of reasons: economic difficulties, recovery from drug or alcohol use, or family problems. “The mission of Free Clinic Womens Residence is to provide safe and...
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...and living in Chicago, Illinois. People who are homeless are portrayed in and thought of in negative light. Much too often do people group homeless people into one category in terms of judging their background before meeting them; their state of homelessness has been offered as informative of who they are. Their voices and perspectives rarely contribute to broader knowledge about who they are as people. As such, the forced ‘homeless identity’ has resulted in placing them as ‘different’ than the ‘normal’ people with homes. An August 2014 analysis by Chicago Coalition for the Homeless estimates that 138,575 Chicagoans were homeless in the course of the 2013-14 school year. This is 19.4% more than the 116,042 people who were homeless a year earlier . With the recognition that homelessness is continuously increasing every year come important questions about how this happened, what could be done about it, and who are the people experiencing homelessness. This ethnography is concerned with this last question. This thesis centers on the personal identities of people experiencing homelessness. I want to understand how they see themselves on an individual level. Identities matter. Identifying people on the basis of their homelessness influences how they are thought about, and thus responded to by policy makers, service providers and the public. Therefore, the primary aim of this study is to explore and understand the personal identities of people who are homeless. My intention...
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...nese, platinum, phosphate rock, silver, uranium and vanadium (South Africa, 2008). It is obvious that South Africa can sustain their economy through these resources. Through the centuries South Africa has faced difficult time since the Dutch came in 1600’s, in 1700 they started importing slaves establishing the dominance of white over non- whites in the region. The non-whites faced discrimination for years under apartheid and political corruption ran by the whites. Today things look better for the people of South Africa, but they still have many obstacles to overcome. Although South Africa has overcome many travesties throughout the years, their reasonably new democracy faces more with complex political parties, recent struggles with homelessness, and what is being done about this situation. Firstly, apartheid is an “Afrikaans word literally meaning apartness,” refers to the policy of racial segregation and its concomitant economic and political discrimination that was adopted by the South African government for a half century. Coined in the late 1930s by the South African Bureau for Racial Affairs (SABRA), apartheid reflected the social, yet non-legal, practices of South Africans. In the 1940s, the Afrikaner National Party used it as their political slogan. When they won the election in 1948, apartheid was written into law” (Apartheid, 2001). It was a bitter century for the...
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...the goals that include to community organizations, internalized cost estimate of healthcare dollars saved by this program, and to potential funding sources that may potentially provide monetary sponsorship. According to the declaration of human rights, article 25 (1), states that “everyone has the right to… food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services” (Donohoe, 2004). Although, it states right there that it is every person’s right to have access to these necessities, this is not always the case for many who for whatever reason, do not have the means to afford them. The current downturn of the economy next with current unemployment situation has led to force many people into homeless situations. But time homelessness “refers to the condition of individuals without a regular dwelling and the term is used to describe people who do not have the home and who sleep on the street, but is also commonly used to refer to individuals whose primary nighttime residence is a homeless shelter, a warning center, or another ad hov type of housing”...
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...This project was designed to address the housing needs for homeless/abused women and children and to find what funding is best suited for such a non profit endeavor. This research looks at the different aspects of public funding and private funding of non profits. This research draws upon mostly primarily sources such as interviews, books, articles, case studies. Most research was done on the reason that places women and children in the predicaments to put them in transitional housing and a look at “Ruth’s Place.” The goal for starting Ruth’s Place, a transitional home for women and children’s non-profit organization is to improving the future of women and children in the City of Philadelphia and Tri-State areas. After meeting with Directors of similar programs established in the City of Philadelphia, the goal of this research is to determine the need for another transitional home and the proper funding to create a program that will be effective in the lives of those we service. What is Transitional Housing? Transitional housing, sometimes called second stage housing, is a residency program that includes support services. Usually provided after crisis or homeless shelter, transitional housing is designed as a bridge to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Residents usually remain from six months to two years, and are typically required to establish goals to work towards economic stability. Viewed along a continuum of services, transitional housing is placed...
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...the Government is in charge of the care of our Veterans, and we as citizens vote for the people responsible for making decisions on our behalf, isn’t this a direct reflection of us as a society? We tend to vote in favor of the politician who cuts the funding of social programs in the name of saving tax dollars without considering the consequences. There are always consequences. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, estimates the number of Homeless Veterans at roughly 50,000 on any given night while other sources place that number at roughly 130,000. I have found that all statistics given by any U.S. Government source are always extremely low, perhaps to influence public perception. The official definition of “Homelessness” according to United States Department of Health and Urban Development is as Monschau 2 follows: “An individual who lacks housing (without regard to whether this individual is a member of a family), including an of individual who’s primary residence during the night is a supervised public or private facility (e.g. shelters) that provide temporary living...
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...Windshield Survey Hayden Idaho Geographic Assessment My community is Hayden Lake Idaho, zip code 83835. Hayden Lake is in Kootenai County and located in the northern part of the state about 90 miles from the Canadian border. Hayden Lake shares the same zip code as the city of Hayden located next door to it. Size is 0.68 square miles. Elevation: 2,239 feet and there is 40 miles of shore line (City-Data.com, n.d.). The shore line is heavily populated with homes and has little public access. Hayden Lake is fed by streams and springs. Population is 575. Coeur d’Alene Indians initially inhabited the area around Hayden Lake. The area provided excellent hunting and fishing, and an abundant supply of huckleberries and bulbs. Good huckleberry picking still exists within a few miles from Hayden. Hayden Lake was formed by glacial activity and prehistorically was a hunter and gather society. This has helped to shape Hayden Lake into what it is today. Hayden Lake residents are heavily into big game hunting, growing our own food, canning, and big on out doors activities. The boundaries of Hayden Lake are Hayden lake shore line, government way, north Lakeview rd., and Honey Suckle Dr. Highway 95 runs north and south through the city of Hayden and can easily be reached from just about any road in Hayden Lake. There is a railroad in nearby Rathdrum however it does not run through or border Hayden Lake. Housing in Hayden Lake is a mix of new development track homes that are close together...
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...STATEMENT OF PURPOSE No sooner do you think you have puzzled out how the Chinese economy works, then it changes, dramatically. Living in Hong Kong, it is clear to see how the economy here continues to evolve, adapt and transform itself. With Hong Kong being one of the fastest growing international finance centers in the world, I hope to gain expertise in this challenging field. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Academically, I have always been regarding as being extremely motivated, having completed my Associate in Arts when I graduated High School at age eighteen and continuing on to complete my Undergraduate Education from the University of Central Florida by the age of twenty. I then decided to pursue an education in law at Florida Coastal School of Law; however, after two years of study came to the realization that my area of interest had changed to finance. AREA OF INTEREST Finance, as a field, had always fascinated me right from my undergraduate college days. I believe that my fondness for this field stems from the fact that finance is very analytical. I have always enjoyed and been strong in areas that require problem solving, analytical and mathematical skills, and I am anxious to combine the knowledge of, and aptitude for, these skills with my interest in finance. I really want to explore finance while intend to gain specialized knowledge in the field of corporate finance. PREPARATION FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY The two years I spent studying at Florida Coastal School of...
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...OBJECTIVE Service-focused social worker and program coordinator with a strong commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth and special-needs populations. Excel in program and organizational planning, with documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources and financial constraints to design high-quality, cost-effective and comprehensive service offerings. Skilled in building community support, key coalitions and strategic interagency partnerships. Backed by solid credentials (MSW) and equal strengths in program, personnel and case management. [pic] WORK EXPERIENCE Service Coordinator / Lead Case Manager / Case Manager 8/1999-Present, ABC Homeless Shelter, San Diego, CA Progressed through a series of promotions, culminating in responsibility for the coordination of five transitional housing programs. Supervise a team of 12 social workers, case managers, group facilitators and direct-care staff. Develop and maintain strong community alliances with county/state agencies, police departments and youth-service programs. Program Contributions: • Demonstrated outstanding case management (caseload of up to 78) and dedication to clients, as evidenced by repeated promotions throughout tenure. • Achieved a record of 95 percent enrollment in college/job-training programs among clients, propelling both individual and program success through subsequent income generation. • Provided highly visible, caring...
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...A focus on charity 1. The text “The advert that beggars belief” is about whether or not you should give money to beggars or not. First, it gives a view on how beggars are being looked at in India where they can earn a lot of money as it’s a part of their culture to give money to the beggars even though they are not rich themselves. The text then turns to view on the British beggars, and how the government tries to stop the begging. The text criticizes how the government uses actual money to prevent people from giving money to the beggars instead of actually handing that money out and let people decide themselves. With slogans like “Killing With Kindness” they say that nobody needs the money and people only do harm by donating money. It is said that 86 % of the beggars use the money on drugs, but then what about the last 14 %? Are they dying because you are not donating money? 2. First sentence would be “A clever beggar, it is often claimed, can earn more in a month than a bank clerk does”. This is said about Indian beggars that live on other people’s hard earned money. Secondly, “We are always looking for reasons to justify our lack of charity”. This is about us citizens in the western civilization always being selfish and don’t want to spend money on other people. Third sentence is related to the above and is about the campaign ran by the government: ”This is a disgraceful advertising campaign”. The fourth sentence is also related to the second and third: “…Discourage...
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...A famous quote I have heard by J.C. Watts is, “Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking.” That is something that my parents taught me as a young child. I have also been told to treat someone the way I would like to be treated, and I try to live by those mottos to this day. My parents told me that I should not follow everyone else’s actions and to be my own person. Sometimes it can be difficult because in the real world not everyone is easy to get along with and there can be so many ways to fall into peer pressure. When I was younger, I was always taught that if I did not do the right thing something bad would happen. I heard the same thing everywhere I went. If I was not going to obey my parents when I was told to do something, I would be sent to my room for a time out. If I did not listen to what my teacher said, I would be sitting in a desk bored out of my mind after school to serve a detention. If I told a sin at church, I would go to Hell and not Heaven. So, my parents brainwashed me into doing the right thing at a young age. That made it really easy for me to get along with almost everybody because everyone loves a goodie goodie when you are little. I am a pretty easy going person because it is important to get along with as many people as possible. I like to live in the moment and have fun. I am almost always happy because creating a positive vibe with the people surrounding me is extremely important. Nobody wants anyone else being rude to them, so...
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...Ladesca Smith Nursing 162 Community Volunteer Service Assignment Why you chose this agency? I chose this Sharing God’s Love, because I was interested in what kind of services they provide. I also wanted to know if there was any help out there for the people in need with mental illnesses. I also had lots of my kid’s old clothing that I needed to get rid of, so I donated it to them. Describe the population the agency serves. The population that the agency serves is those with financial difficulties. They may have lost their job or had an unexpected expense where their car needed repaired. Identify the services provided by the agency. They rarely see the homeless population. Identify the services provided by the agency. The services provided by the agency are food services and clothing. Most clothing items are from donations. They will also help with $100.00 of your electric bill per year. They are open Monday through Friday from 9am-12pm. They see 12 customers per day and the clients are seen on a first come basis. Each client comes every three months to get free food and clothing. They are able to choose three outfits and receive several food items at that time. To qualify for the services you must have an address and must be considered low income. They also have a counselor at the church and they are available for the client. They put prices on some of their donated items and have two yard sales per year to raise money for the people in need. How would...
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...whole nation, have had to make some compromises. One of the biggest, broadest issues our country has been facing is the recent budget cuts in numerous different categories including mental health care. Mental health care has gotten the short end of the stick in the last few years, and it has become a spiraling problem in the United States. Between 2009 and 2011 the United States witnessed some of the largest state budget cuts in history, and we are still suffering from the consequences of doing so. Where does a majority of homelessness, suicide, substance abuse and jail overcrowding stem from? If you take a closer look it will become very clear that cutting the funding for mental health research and treatment has left these mentally ill patients with very few options suitable enough for their varying conditions. Due to the lack of appropriate facilities needed to properly diagnose and treat mentally ill patients, jails are becoming overcrowded and homelessness is at an all-time high. The importance of mental health care is being put on the back burner while, instead, it needs to be a priority and that is why President Obama’s proposition to increase funding to aid the mentally ill in 2014 is extremely necessary. As states cut mental health care funding, prisons are becoming an asylum. There is a very common misconception among the general public that mentally ill individuals are extremely violent, however, this statement has proven to be very false. The unfortunate truth is...
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...Camille : We are going to talk about « Appetite suppressant association». We are a group of students from San Francisco. We have created « appetite suppressant association » for three years in order to help homeless people. We have yet realized some projects to raise funds. In October of 2012, we have organized a run and, 6 months later, an exhibition of painting doing by Anna, a member of our charity. The profits are donated to homeless people in the form of lunch voucher. Now, we want to set up a project in the long term. To speak about it, we have divided our talk into three parts. First, we will talk about the project idea, then we will mention the objectives and finally we will say a little about the financial aspects. Charlotte et Marion : So let’s move on our project idea : Secondly, our project is a partnership between market gardeners and supermarkets which provide unsold products to show culinary specialities of San Francisco’s city and USA in general. To do this, 2 apprentice cooks of a cooking school, who are members of the association, will go for 6 months to learn basics of cooking to the homeless people. Thanks to this training, homeless people will be able to do a meal for tourists to raise funds to pay for the meal. This project is based in San Francisco because it’s one of the most touristic cities for the USA. Today we want to realize a new project in the long term to help the homeless people from San Francisco , for months now around 10 months we...
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