web-based survey was created to understand the life and experiences of LGBT homeless youth, which revealed a much higher prevalence and population of LGBT homeless youth than one would likely suspect. As mentioned previously, LGBT homeless youth account for between 30 and 43% of youth who use RHYA services. Durso and Gates (2012) supported the results found in 2002 from Cochran et al., that the majority of homeless LGBT youth were forced or fled from their homes due to conflict regarding their sexual
Homeless youth have been linked to criminal activity either as the perpetrator or the victim of all types of crime for several years as they are often seen as an easy target or vulnerable. However, the main problem is that 40% of all homeless youth in Canada have been victimized in one way or another (Gaetz. 2004). Moreover, this paper will discuss how homeless youth only have high levels of crime and victimization because they are socially excluded. Young people are forced out of their homes and
As of 2009, the number of homeless young adults in America lays at an estimated number of 1.6 million (Eagle, p.29). Produced by directors Kirsten Kelly and Anne de Mare, The Homestretch is an observatory documentary that follows the lives of three homeless teenagers in Chicago. The analysis of homeless youth in The Homestretch reveals some of the deeper issues that link to the growing epidemic: immigration, abandonment, and lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) rights. Kirsten Kelly lived in
the vulnerability of experiencing stress and bias on a daily basis. Also, it is not uncommon for the youth to be introduced to drugs and alcohol by their relatives at home. The research showed that lesbian and bisexual girls are approximately ten times more likely to engage themselves into using cigarettes while gay men are reported to consume a malignant amount of alcohol. Transgender homeless youth have prominent rates of taking methamphetamine and other illicit drugs. Also, there are issues connected
RECOMMENDATIONS Support services play a crucial role in fulfilling homeless youth’s daily needs, such as shelter, food, healthcare and safety. However, some services are not equipped to deal with the wide range of needs of the LGBTQ homeless youths, which have undoubtedly become more complex and diverse. Support services must be revised and adapted to reflect the changing needs of youth. Funding cuts have created significant gaps in the system; they must rely on resources that may not be fully
for them to live. In sum, systemic and social factors make it increasingly difficult for homeless youth to survive on the streets, as well as inhibiting them to exit homelessness. Homeless youth are further disadvantaged if they represent a visible minority in regards to sexual diversity and race, whose social status significantly increases the difficulties associated with living on the streets. First, youth who are a visible minority, in regards to race, experience increased criminalisation and
downward classism, on today’s homeless and unaccompanied youth, and the coping strategies they have formed to deal with the stressors involved. Homeless or Unaccompanied Youth
The overwhelming majority of homeless parents are single women, many of whom were homeless themselves as children. Homeless women face many obstacles to healthy pregnancies, such as chemical abuse, chronic and acute health problems, and lack of prenatal care. As infants and toddlers, homeless children are at risk for developmental problems, as environmental factors and improper care due to homeless families often being unable to pay for healthcare and housing must
Topic: The origin and history of barbecue, and what it means in Texas Organization: Topical Specific purpose: To inform my audience on where and how a very popular and liked type of food started. I. Introduction a. Attention getter: How do you like your barbecue? Beef, pork, chicken even? What about sauce? Hot, spicy, none? (Engage audience into answering) b. Relevance: Living in Texas, barbecue is a very popular type of food. However, it’s origin does reach beyond the southern United States.
Starting from the bottom with nothing but a goal and making our way back up to a financially stable way of living is what I would perceive as the American Dream. A substantial amount have achieved it so I don’t doubt it cannot be done. For example, Carlos Watson states “Immigrants come to the United States everyday to improve their lives and they keep succeeding…”. (PBS) I’ve become stuck between the issue of whether the American Dream is achievable for everyone or is no longer viable. For the