Homelessness Among Veterans
Among the social problems that have continuously bothered successive governments over the years. The problem is further compounded bearing that the veterans offered their best duty to the country when the need was most dire. As the years pass, as the US engages in one more war, veterans keep increasing and prospect for having more veterans will keep going up. The increase is astronomical for the homeless veterans. Currently at least 15% of the homeless population is consisted of the veterans. By 2008 there were approximately 135,000… Continue Reading...
events and reality, that the money will not be spent on anything that will excise the person from homelessness. Finally, there is the issue that unless the homeless person in question is a danger to themselves or others, they cannot forcibly be housed in metnal health accommodations or a shelter. In other words, if they are not deemed a threat and they are not wanting to go to a shelter or government agency for help, they are under no compulsion or requirement to do so. If the person is mentally ill or drug-addicted despite not being suicidal or homicidal, the outcome and ongoing nature of the problem will… Continue Reading...
end, there is need for a deliberate plan that seeks to find and highlight the appropriate long-term responses to the homelessness problem in Settle. It is important to note that homelessness afflicts not only those who sleep out in the cold and on hard concrete surfaces, but its impact often transverses far and wide. Homelessness bears significant economic, moral, as well as social costs. This is more so the case with regard to the innate human suffering occasioned by the same and the resulting wastage in potential.
1.1. Problem Statement
In response to the Honorable Mayor's pledge on 2nd June 1998, to the effect that the by Christmas the streets… Continue Reading...
Current Policy
The Obama Administration had pledged to end veteran homelessness, an interesting pledge given the myriad of complex reasons why people become homeless. But they were able to make progress towards that objective. The White House announced in 2016 that it had be able to cut veteran homelessness by 47% as of 2016 (Zoroya, 2016). The number living on the street was reduced 56% during the 2010-2016 time period. This was the result of a number of different approaches, which highlight the way that policy is addressed in this area.
The project to end veteran homelessness was the result… Continue Reading...
regard, the phenomenon in consideration is the increasing number of homelessness amongst LGBT youth. LGBT homeless youth are especially a susceptible population as they account for approximately 20 percent to 40 percent of all homeless youth (McCandless, 2017). The inference of this is that they are almost 7 times over represented amongst the homeless community.
A second principle of social ecology is to perceive the problem from multiple levels and methods of analysis. Environmental settings have manifold dimensions which have an impact on the interrelation between the person and the environment. Environmental settings may be examined from several standpoints which… Continue Reading...
issue of homelessness also has to be addressed and Lacey’s script is effective in pointing this out as a long-term issue. Continue Reading...
adults, brings satisfaction and knowledge about their care; for the mentally ill, it lowers the rate of homelessness and for patients with diabetes or congestive heart failure, it decreases the morbidity. Usually, the beneficial effects were limited to the duration of the intervention (Aday, 2001).
There is evidence for enhanced patient satisfaction in the health care that emphasize continual care, multidisciplinary approaches, patient empowerment, and innovative approaches. Health care providers should also practice evidence-based care as it demonstrates the effectiveness. Patients with chronic conditions should be recognized with individual needs. For example, a mentally ill person should be treated innovatively (e.g., medications, a variety of outpatient treatment… Continue Reading...
children unattended playing out in the streets? Do you see any signs of homelessness? Street people? Describe gender, age, and race/ethnicity of persons observed.
I see many overweight people, especially older ones. Younger persons tend to be fit and thin. I do not see signs of violence or gang activity. Few people are seen smoking. I do not see children playing unattended out in the streets. I do not see signs of homelessness.
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In other words, domestic violence cannot necessarily be separated from other issues like homelessness and drug abuse but outreach services cannot continue to be diverted away from the primary population. Women seeking PM's services might themselves be addicts, and might be homeless after leaving their abusive partner. Therefore, the major strategic goal for Protect Me should be to provide women with access to career building and personal development so that they can envision and act on a new life that centers on self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and self-care.
2. Develop three strategies for the goal that will be pursued in order to achieve the goal… Continue Reading...
further compounded by other problems such as financial difficulties, joblessness, marriage problems, social isolation, and homelessness (Smith et al., 2017). These problems are major risk factors for suicide and substance abuse. The federal policy from the Library of Congress that relates to this social justice is the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Include a description of the programs and services that are provided through the policy. What is the purpose of this policy? What problem does it seek to remedy?
The Affordable Care Act is also referred to as the health care law and was established with the main purpose of providing more Americans with greater accessibility… Continue Reading...
among veteran are further compounded by other problems such as financial difficulties, joblessness, marriage problems, social isolation, and homelessness (Smith et al., 2017). These problems are major risk factors for suicide and substance abuse. Indeed, approximately 22 veterans commit suicide every day (American Public Health Association [APHA], 2014). This paper focuses on this social justice problem, specifically highlighting the oppression faced by veterans with regards to access to mental healthcare, the ethical dilemmas associated with the problem, and policies enacted to address the problem.
For Veterans, access to mental healthcare remains a major challenge, with veterans in rural areas as well as those facing financial difficulties being the… Continue Reading...
