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245 0 4 _aThe homeless /
_cedited by Justin Healey.
260 _aRozelle, N.S.W. :
_bSpinney Press,
_c2002.
300 _a44 p. :
_bill. ;
_c30 cm.
500 _aIncludes index. Bibliography: p. 44.Chapter 1. The Extent and Causes of Homelessness: Homelessness in Australia; The nature of homelessness and of homeless persons; The faces of homelessness; Hidden homelessness snapshot; Report on homeless in Australia; There's no home-like place; Figures on the homeless reveal more help is required; Homeless receive support for longer; Welfare reports document increasing homelessness; Homeless myths should be dispelled, says report; Profile of homelessness that runs in the family; Don't help homeless, it only encourages them; I'm a decent person, can't they see? Behind the homeless is a person. -- Chapter 2. Youth Homelessness: Youth homelessness - the facts; Youth homelessness; Report profiles children at agencies helping the homeless; Homeless children, the story behind the numbers; Street children; Living rough: preventing crime and victimisation among homeless young people; Our homeless children; Life on the street; Homeless youth: the big picture. Homelessness is increasing in our wealthy country. Who are the 'homeless' and what are the causes of homelessness? What is the extent of 'hidden' homelessness? The profiles of people who are without safe and secure shelter are many and varied - abuse, mental illness, addiction ... how do these life events lead to a lack of shelter? Street kids - runaways or throwaways? How do the homeless access welfare services, housing and supported accommodation? The Homeless examines the extent and causes of homeless in Australia and takes a particular look at the problem of youth homelessness. Secondary and tertiary students and teachers.
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