Evaluating Homeless Services Available in Washington D.C.

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Evaluating Homeless Services Available in Washington D.C.
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http://hdl.handle.net/1961/muislandora:3008
Created
2016-01-01T00:00:00Z
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to explore the homeless population in Washington D.C. and the United States then report on the extent of shelters and homeless services available in Washington, D.C. A literature review was conducted to examine the scope and magnitude of homelessness in the United States and in Washington, D.C. over the last ten years. Prevalence rates were identified and several epidemiological indicators of homelessness were obtained, including who is most likely to be homeless, where homelessness occurs most, and what are the time trends in homelessness rates. Second, the availability and accessibility of services for homeless persons in Washington, D.C. was explored. This analysis included identifying the active homeless shelters within D.C. and their spatial relation within the District. The homeless shelters were organized by the services offered, who they were available too, and what times they were open. In January, 2015 there were over 564,000 homeless people in America which has been gradually decreasing over the last few years. Homelessness is a public health issue. Washington D.C. has the highest rate of homelessness in the entire Nation with almost 120 homeless per 10,000 people compared to the national average of 18.3. It was concluded that Washington, D.C. has many homeless services available for this population, including the largest homeless shelter in the United States. By implementing preventative measures to keep people out of homelessness as well as increasing the services available to people currently homeless, Washington, D.C. will continue to lower the homeless rate one year at a time.

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