Public Policy and the Homeless
Description:
Describes the problems of homelessness and the capabilities of the US to wage a successful battle against this problem. Different subpopulations of the homeless are described, including persons with mental illnesses, alcoholics, substance abusers, single parents with young children, veterans, and teenage runaways. The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Act, which A. Gore coauthored, is described. A 3-pronged attack on homelessness is offered that includes increased low-income housing, treatment of mentally ill and alcohol- and drug-dependent individuals, and new approaches to education and job training. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
1990
Volume:
45
Issue:
8
Pages:
960-962
Location:
Washington