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Shelby Irwin

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Homelessness in America

Shelby Irwin, Nola Chambers, Clayton Anthony, Tristan Prestridge & Ethan Roberts

American homelessness is a growing problem with many causes, but the situation can be improved if significant changes are made.

In America

18%

of the population is in a state of homelessness.

Numbers Over the Years

Recently America has seen a rise in homelessness after a steady decrease.

Mental Illness

  • 20 - 25 percent of the US homeless population suffers from severe mental illness
  • Mental illness, substance abuse, and poor physical health
  • Becoming homeless is a traumatic event

Foster Care System

  • Clear link between the foster care system and homelessness
  • 1/4 of youth in foster care at 17 or older become homeless within 1 year of exit

Real World Numbers

46%

of youth exiting foster care experience homelessness.

Drugs and Their Impact

  • Substance abuse can lead to homelessness
  • Mental strain of homelessness
  • 1/3 of homeless struggle with addiction

Homeless People Live in Cities

43%

582,462

Live in California or New York

Homeless People in the USA

20%

50%

Live in the top 50 biggest cities

Live in Los Angeles or New York City

Los Angeles vs. New York City

52%

84%

Individuals

Individuals

5%

82%

Unsheltered

Unsheltered

California Dreamin'

Alabama Man

Shellenberger News on Youtube

Economy

Housing and Unemployment

$35,000 per person

Homelessness Costs

$30 Million Annually

Effects on Services

Longer hospital stays

Greater emergency room and hospital use

Greater costs for government

Government

$51 million donated

Federal Housing Assistance

Crime

Karl's Story

The Homeless Jail Cycle

How it Affects Us

  • Unsafe
  • Ugly
  • Inhumane

Solutions

Accountability

  • Cities should have a "by name" list of its homeless people
  • A case-worker should be assigned to each homeless person or family

Shelter

  • Every homeless person should have the option of shelter.

Treatment

  • Drug addiction and mental illness cause homelessness.
  • Cities must decide to offer more treatment opportunites or mandate treatment

Enforce the Law

What can you do?

  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • https://www.shelbyal.com/215/Community-Services

In Conclusion

Homelessness is a growing problem.

Drug addiction and mental illness are causes.

We should care and act in ways that bring awareness and change.