My past experiences within the working poor class faction have compelled this thesis and the desire to create a grassroots project to help the working poor and others with limited incomes in my local community. I entered the field seeking to learn the . . .

The goal of this research was to understand the social interactional processes that lead some youth to succeed in homeless youth programs while others struggle. The homeless youth program where I spent my time in was a school in Downtown San Diego tha . . .

This research draws on the experiences of eight women who are survivors of domestic violence and have graduated from or are currently living in long-term housing programs. Recently, research has highlighted a strong correlation between domestic violen . . .

California is continually looking for new ways to tackle the problem of recidivism and reduce prison populations. Unfortunately, once an individual comes into contact with the prison system, he or she will likely have more than one encounter. There ar . . .

Individuals with disabilities historically have been stigmatized in terms of their capabilities and social value. Despite equal opportunity and protections though modern U.S. legislation, negative perceptions and discrediting often is experienced. For . . .

The purpose of this project is to validate the voices, experiences, and needs of homeless veterans in San Diego, California. I investigated how homeless veterans navigate and negotiate homelessness and related services in San Diego County. This study . . .