Abstract:Homelessness has grown and has become more visible since the 1970s, especially in urban areas. It remains difficult to measure because of different definitions and policy interests. Typologies of homelessness are helpful in the study of the issue. Subpopulations have also been identified such as homeless migrants, youth, and women, each with different characteristics and needs. Until recently, there was little acknowledgment that homelessness existed in rural areas, and the understanding of rural homelessness … Show more
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