Noel Merino

Homelessness Noel Merino

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-131) and index. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. What Are the Causes of Homelessness? -- 1. Homelessness Is a Problem Created by Deregulation and Cutbacks / David Hulchanski -- 2. Homelessness and Urban Poverty Are Created by Government Regulation / Charles Johnson -- 3. The Economic Recession Has Sparked an Increase in Homelessness / Michelle Chen -- 4. A Change in Federal Policy Is the Ultimate Cause of Increased Homelessness / Lizzy Ratner, Patrick Markee -- 5. Increased Poverty Has Caused an Increase in Shared Households / Laryssa Mykyta, Suzanne Macartney -- 6. The Problems of Poverty and Substandard Housing Are Overstated / Robert Rector, Rachel Sheffield -- Chapter 2. What Government Programs Work to Help the Homeless? -- 1. A Housing-First Strategy Works to Decrease Homelessness The Christian Science Monitor -- 2. Chronically Homeless People Need More than Housing / Melinda Henneberger -- 3. Government Programs Can and Should Be Used to End Homelessness / Shaun Donovan -- 4. Private Charity, Not Government Programs, Should Be Used to End Homelessness / Doug Bandow -- 5. Government Housing Vouchers Are a Highly Effective Form of Assistance / Center on Budget, Policy Priorities -- 6. Government Housing Vouchers Promote Dependency and Poverty / Howard Husock -- Chapter 3. How Should Legislation Address Homelessness? -- 1. Restrictions on Feeding the Homeless Are Discriminatory / Baylen Linnekin -- 2. Restrictions on Feeding the Homeless Are Necessary for Public Safety / Stephen Williams, Rudy Rasmus, Hank Rush, Bob Eury -- 3. The Homeless Need New Legislation to Protect Them from Hate Crimes / Brian Levin, Jack Levin -- 4. The Homeless Do Not Need New Legislation to Protect Them from Hate Crimes / David Muhlhausen -- Facts About Homelessness -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits. Publisher Marketing: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; This volume of the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series explores many aspects of homelessness. The book explores the causes of homelessness; the effectiveness of government programs that target homelessness; and how new legislation will impa; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2014 pg. 97 (EAN 9780737738513, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Merino, Noel B01