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Why Are People Homeless?

Introduction Two trends responsible for increase in homelessness: a. b.

Foreclosure What is it? Most important fact:

Poverty summarize

Eroding Work Opportunities List several causes of wage declines What connection is made between the minimum wage and homelessness?

Housing Summarize the main ideas

Lack of Affordable Health Care How is this related to homelessness?

Domestic Violence How is this related to homelessness?

Mental Illness Summarize

Addiction Disorders Does addiction cause homelessness? Why or why not?