It is common to hear about "the homeless." As long as we continue to think of homelessness as characterizing a distinct population, it leads us to try to create a set of categorical resources applicable to this population. Such an approach has had its limitations. If homelessness is recognized as a condition that individuals experience to varying degrees, it helps us better conceptualize different types and intensities of interventions. Some interventions may require access to a unique, dedicated set of resources. This session will also suggest that the homeless condition can sometimes be better addressed by tapping into mainstream health and human service resources.
Learning Objectives: Learning objectives: To recognize and evaluate current policies for serving homeless persons and to identify and describe areas in which new policies and service practices may be appropriate
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.