Interpersonal
Overt and situational conflict were seen as things that only happened once or twice but were major moments such as verbal aggression or violence. Latent and ongoing conflict was seen as a permanent atmosphere of mistrust and negativity as well as an absence of warmth and care. Between situational/overt and latent/ongoing, which factor leads to increased homelessness among youth?
The most significant factor that lead to youth homelessness was the ongoing conflict because the kids felt as if that conflict wasn’t going to be resolved in the foreseeable future and so they left home.
The federal government, local city policies, and (blank) are all contributors to homelessness...
...public stigmas.
True or False: Youths are in less danger of going homeless then adults.
False: In 2017 the US homeless population increased yearly, particularly in younger age ranges with the help of drug abuse to keep them on the street.
Which city has the largest homeless population?
New York City with 78,676
Approximately 2% of youth are LGBTQ. Approximately what percentage of homeless youth are LGBTQ? (+/- 3%)
~25%
True or False: Homeless people are threatening, nonproductive, and personally culpable.
False
True or False: Pain is one of the top 5 reasons youths turn to drugs and become homeless.
True: Because they want the pain to go away. So, drugs become the answer and they keep turning to them they don't know how to communicate well. “Periods of time we often find ourselves searching for something to ease the pain or lighten the burden.”
What is the top reason for homelessness in Portland, Oregon?
Lack of Affordable Housing
True or False: Verbal aggression, violence, and an absence of warmth are all examples of overt/situational conflict.
False. While verbal aggression and violence are situational, an absence of warmth would be an example of an ongoing/latent conflict.
Discriminating against the homeless takes on disparate forms. Some of these may include: A.) restricting public areas in which sleeping or sitting is allowed B.) Restricting aggressive panhandling C.) Actions intended to divert homelessness to certain areas D.) Penalizing loitering E.) All of the above
All of the Above
True or False: Homeless youths with drug issues are much more vulnerable to long-term substance abuse?
True: According to Kristina Murray “Substance abuse and untreated co-occurring disorders which follow them into adulthood.” They don’t think of the long-term effect at all and they don’t think about what their lives will be like in the future.
What are the three types of homelessness?
Chronic, Episodic, and Transitionally
The 3 categories of conflict in a person’s life are macro, micro, and meso. Two subcategories of these conflicts are either situational or ongoing. Which category from the first 3 conflicts involves poverty, unemployment, and financial marginalization?
Macro. Macro involves structural and historical stresses while meso involves familial and home issues. Finally, micro is based upon individual conflict and events.
Unemployment and wage differences are significant causes of homelessness. Who controls unemployment and wage differences?
Federal- State
True or False: 77% of homeless don’t feel lonely.
Studies show that 77% of individuals do feel lonely. They will be more vulnerable to drugs because of it. “77% of homeless people often or sometimes feel lonely, according to a survey undertaken by Crisis in 2015. That’s more than three times the level of loneliness.”
How many homeless people are there in WA (2019)?
21,500
What is a more effective way for homeless youth to recover from mental illness, a supportive network of relationships or medication?
A supportive network of relationships. This encourages the development of the specific skills needed to obtain a higher level of health.
True or False: Homelessness is a new social issue (within the last few decades), that only affects those who live on the streets.
False
What is the % of drug abuse among homeless youth?
71%
How many homeless people live on the streets in California?
21,306