What are facts about homelessness?

Answer 1

I only know 5 facts about homelessness which are:

5 Facts about Homelessness

You don't have to be living on the street to be homeless. You may be legally classed as homeless if you are sleeping on a friend's sofa, staying in a hostel, suffering from overcrowding, or other bad conditions.

Homelessness can often be avoided if you act quickly and get the right help. If you have nowhere to stay, call Shelter's helplinecall or you can use theirdirectory to find a local advice centre where you can talk to someone in person. Alternatively, you can download a copy of their handy advice booklet, Homeless?

If you are homeless or have been threatened with eviction you may have legal rights to stay in (or return to) your home. You may also be entitled help from the council and/or social services. You still have the right to claim benefits and the right to vote.

You can ask your local council's housing department for help if you've nowhere to stay or are likely to lose your home in the next 28 days. The council is legally required to give you advice and help you to find a place to live. Depending on your situation, they may have to provide accommodation for you.

There are sometimes ways to avoid becoming homeless, even when the situation appears hopeless. Some of these are self-help remedies. For others, you may need specialist help.

Answer 2

1. There are over 1 million homeless people in the UK

2. People are homeless because of lack of affordable housing, low paying jobs, the lack of needed services, , domestic violence, unemployment and poverty.

3. 43% of America's homeless are single men.

4. 33% of America's homeless are families with children.

5. By far the biggest reason for becoming homeless is loss of accommodation provided by relatives or friends.

6. Homelessness is found in every single country and continent

7. Up to 25 percent of people living on the streets suffer from some type of mental illness

8. Forty percent of homeless people will actually find a home again in six months or less.

The most visible form of homelessness is people sleeping

Answer 3

Over 100,000 youths will become homeless every year in Britain and 1 in 260 of the 100,000 will die on the streets of Britain.