Homelessness Among the Young: Law Enforcement and Runaway Juveniles.
Throughout my paper, I discussed the question of what it means to be homeless. Several characteristics of this heterogeneous population are mentioned, as well as estimates of the group. Why is it that juveniles are choosing lives on the street rather than in their homes? Contributing factors include: family problems, throwaways, homeless families, residential instability, foster care and other residential programs, institutional contact, and socioeconomic pressures. Additionally, why do homeless youth flock towards the urban atmosphere? Is it because they have big dreams of the bright lights within the city? This is one factor as well as the numerous aid that is provided there. Another topic of discussion includes the hardships experienced by the homeless/runaway adolescents who are the problematic children which law enforcement officials deal with on a day to day basis. The conclusion of this paper is my personal opinion on what I think should be done to reduce the problem of homelessness. .
Table of Contents.
What Does it Mean to be Homeless? p. 1-2.
The Causes of Youth Homelessness p. 2-5.
What Causes Juveniles to run Towards the Urban Atmosphere? p. 5.
Problems Experienced by the Homeless p. 6-9.
Conclusion: Personal Ideas for Reducing the Homeless Population p. 10.
Annotated Bibliography p. 11-13.
Children have become the most rapidly growing segment of the homeless population, changing the face of homelessness dramatically and alarmingly. After completing research on this topic, I will better understand why so many adolescents are running from their homes towards the city atmosphere. I will discuss several contributing factors to youth homelessness, the problems in which they experience, and what should be done to help these adolescents.