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| Most people have a home in
which they enjoy all the comforts we expect in life. These include food,
warmth, television, internet/phone and the company of others. Becoming
homeless can happen to almost anyone. In the space below write down how
you think this can happen. The key phrases below, may help you answer this
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| MADE UNEMPLOYED - DRINK /
ALCOHOLISM / DRUG ADDITION - NOT PAYING RENT - MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS -
RUNNING AWAY FROM HOME - ROGUE LANDLORDS - EVICTION / REPOSSESSION -
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR |
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| When you think of a homeless
person, what images and pictures come to mind? Complete the rich picture
below, adding images/pictures you consider to truly represent
homelessness. Add key words/phrases as well. |
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| Often members of the general
public consider homeless people as a burden on society or as being lazy
and not willing to work. These are stereotype images. Where do the general
public get their information about homeless people from? The key phrases
below may help you answer this question. |
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| NEWSPAPERS / MAGAZINES - WHAT
WE SEE ON THE STREETS - TV e.g. SOAPS OR DOCUMENTARIES - WHAT - WE ARE
TOLD BY OTHERS - INTERNET - CHARITIES SUCH AS ‘SHELTER’ - MUSIC / SONGS |
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| Did you know that many homeless
people, have at one time or another, had important jobs such as being in
the armed forces. Other homeless people have mental illnesses that mean
they cannot cope with normal life. Some homeless people have owned
businesses, homes and had families and then lost everything. This can be
due to divorce, bereavement and bankruptcy. Can you think of any other
reasons a person may become homeless? |
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