Demographics + Causes
Which race is most present in the homeless population in California?
Caucasians
Which has a higher homeless percentage? Eastern County or City of SanDiego?
City of San Diego
California has the second most highest rate of homeless in the U.S.
False, California holds the highest rate of homeless people
Which city in CA has the highest homeless population?
Los Angeles
How much did unemployment increase within a year? (the growth of unemployment caused more homelessness)
a) 1.4% b) 2.8% c) 2.2%
b) 2.8%
SD is the ______ city with the largest homeless population.
Seventh
Episodic homelessness is when one is homeless on and off.
True
California carries 1/___ of the U.S homeless population
1/5th
Main Cause of Homelessness in California?
Lack of affordable housing
Define Homeless Enforcement
Outdoor/public law enforcement that disproportionately affect homeless people
There is a higher female homeless population than male due to women having insufficient funding to care for their children?
False, we never said that lol, 65% CA homeless are male.
What are the three kinds of homelessness?
Chronic, Transitional and Episodic
What percentage of Latinx are homeless in CA?
How much money has SD put into the homelessness crisis?
630 million dollars
Homelessness in CA had increased EXACTLY 6.8% from (2019-2020)
True
What two causes lack getting the help needed which eventually lead to homelessness?
Substance (drug) abuse and mental illnesses
How does race play a role in homelessness?
Certain homeless shelters have statistics of higher acceptance to specific races
Name 3 out of the 4 homeless enforcements mentioned in todays video.
Encroachment, Ilegal Lodging, Vehicle Habitation, Overnight Camping
California put 16 billion dollars into the homelessness crisis.
False, they put 13 :)
What age group is 57% percent of the Californian homeless population. Ex: from ages 1-3
Ages 25-54