Scholars have found that homelessness is often connected to many root causes such as substance abuse, mental health issues, poverty, addiction, and lack of job skills. It has been noted that nonprofits play an important role in tackling homelessness b . . .

An urgent and rising demand exists for housing in Greater Los Angeles. Despite efforts and initiatives to decrease the number of homeless people, the challenge persists due to limited methods and resources. The causes of homelessness in the Los Angele . . .

The Los Angeles City Council's Comprehensive Homeless Strategy (CHS) represents a significant legislative report for a short, medium, and long-term approach in how the City seeks to reduce homelessness in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles, . . .

Currently, the County of Los Angeles is facing a homeless problem. The homeless population continues to grow every year. Policy makers, legislators and the citizens have acknowledged the problem. They have made a conscious effort to solve this problem . . .

Abstract The Impact of Trauma Informed Care on Law Enforcement Engagement with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness By Jennifer Carranza Master of Social Work Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of Trauma . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of adverse childhood experiences in the incarcerated population. The researchers were interested in learning about the relationship between sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental illness, and . . .

Mental illness is a crisis in the nation resulting in homelessness, joblessness, and imprisonment. The lack of resources and services continues to be a problem that prevents individuals affected from living healthy and fulfilled lives. Although there . . .

Recidivity of homelessness can occur when people who have experienced homelessness become housed and are expected to maintain their financial and housing stability without support. People enrolled in a program that supports their financial health coul . . .

This research paper evaluates the frequency and effectiveness of collaboration between nonprofits and local government when creating policies to address homelessness in cities across Los Angeles County. The research problem highlights the homeless pro . . .

Homelessness has increased dramatically in recent years and unhoused individuals have resorted to re-appropriating public space and public parks into shelters and homes. This study attempts to address the problem of perceived threat of criminal activi . . .