How does a homeless person become homeless?

People become homeless for lots of different reasons. There are social causes of homelessness, such as a lack of affordable housing, poverty and unemployment; and life events which push people into homelessness. People are forced into homelessness when they leave prison, care or the army with no home to go to.

Where is homelessness the worst?

Illinois. Over the years, the city of Chicago, Illinois has gained a reputation as the city with the most homeless people, rivaling Los Angeles and New York City, although no statistical data have backed this up.

Why do people become homeless when they go to prison?

People are homeless for a variety of reasons including health issues and mental health problems. While prison means they’re indoors and eating, their health and educational needs are not met. Those with long-term mental illness issues such as depression or bipolar disorder won’t have their issues treated.

What happens to people with mental illness in prison?

Those with long-term mental illness issues such as depression or bipolar disorder won’t have their issues treated. Prison also guarantees that the convict will be exposed to violent individuals who will take advantage of those who are weaker or don’t have a support community (a gang).

What are the positives and negatives of being an inmate?

These are the only positives compared to being homeless. The food is horrible. There were a couple of times that inmates got food poisoning. Not only that, there are instances where roaches where found in the food. An inmate has a higher chance of being raped, getting HIV/AIDS, getting TB, or picking up any other sort of disease.

Is it dangerous for a homeless person to be out on street?

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