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An Annotated Bibliography on Providing Affordable Housing in the USA to Reduce Homelessness.

ENGL135 Advanced Composition

September 24, 2023

An Annotated Bibliography on Providing Affordable Housing in the USA to Reduce Homelessness.

Homelessness is a problem in many places around the world. One important way to solve this problem is to provide affordable housing to low-income people. One of the main causes of the homelessness problem has been found to be the lack of affordable housing due to the constant housing rise on the market. Even though some regions have taken steps to fix this issue, there is still a lot to do. We need to address and rectify the growing affordable housing crisis in our city or region to reduce the rise in homelessness and promote a more compassionate community. By digging deeper into academic and online sources, we can learn about methods, strategies, and solutions that have been tried to remediate to this problem.

Homelessness: What to Know and How to Help. (2022, February 18). Giving Compass. Retrieved from
https://givingcompass.org/article/homelessness

This article addresses some of the most popular myths about homelessness by giving facts. It shows that there are many things that can lead to people being homeless, such as poverty, a lack of affordable housing, trauma, mental illness, and personal problems. Even though the number of homeless people has gone down overall, the text talks about worrisome rises in some groups of homeless people. The article also talks about how unstable housing affects minorities more than other groups, and how the high cost of living puts a wider range of people at risk of being homeless. Furthermore, the article discusses some homeless solutions like permanent supportive housing and prevention from homelessness.

Published by Giving Compass, which is a platform dedicated to informed philanthropy, the source possesses credibility in discussing issues of social concern. This report provides in-depth analysis of homelessness which makes it highly relevant to the essay topic. Furthermore, this article provides both the problem description and solution proposal sections of my essay. I’ll use the information provided in this article to support my essay’s arguments.

How The U.S. Criminalizes Homelessness. (2022, January 1). Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2022/01/01/how-the-us-criminalizes-homelessness/?sh=3645781a4869

This Forbes article talks about the criminalization of homelessness in the United States. It shows how many laws make it illegal to sit, sleep, or live in public places, which can lead to fines and arrests for homeless people. The article also show how people of color and people who are homeless are hurt more by this punitive attitude, which makes their problems even worse. the article argues for shifting resources toward providing homeless people permanent housing and supportive services.

This source, which was published in Forbes, a respectable business and economics magazine, gives a reliable view of how homelessness and the U.S. criminal justice system are related. Its exploration of how the U.S. often criminalizes behaviors associated with homelessness brings a critical dimension to the essay’s topic. This article is going to be useful in addressing the problem area of my essay by illustrating the challenges faced by the homeless due to punitive policies.

Ross, H. (n.d.). Shelters can help homeless people by providing quiet and privacy, not just a bunk and a meal. The Conversation. Retrieved from
https://theconversation.com/shelters-can-help-homeless-people-by-providing-quiet-and-privacy-not-just-a-bunk-and-a-meal-211010

In this article, Ross advocates for a more holistic and humane approach to homeless shelters. He also points out that a person’s homelessness is often caused by stress, mental illness, or addiction, and that the conditions of a shelter are a key part of a person’s recovery. To deal with these problems successfully, the article stresses how important it is for shelters to have quiet, private, and restful spaces. Even though there have been some improvements in some shelters, the general design, and services for the homeless still need to be greatly improved.

The Conversation is an online source of articles written by researchers and academics, this source is both credible and insightful. The article’s focus on the importance of mental and emotional well-being in shelters brings a new angle to the conversation about homelessness and highlights the need for compassionate, holistic solutions. This source will be especially useful for the solutions part of my essay because it gives a more detailed look at how shelters can be reimagined.

Staff, W. (2022, May 1). Understanding America’s homelessness crisis. Theweek. Retrieved from
https://theweek.com/briefing/1013082/living-on-the-streets

This article from The Week talks about the homelessness crisis in major U.S. cities. The article reported that even though the number of homeless people went down by 8% in 2021, the outbreak and the fear of COVID-19 spreading caused more homelessness. Based on the article, there are many things that can lead to people being homeless, including mental illness, substance abuse, and the rising housing costs. The article also discussed potential solutions and current initiatives aimed to alleviate the crisis.

The Week is a widely recognized and well-known news magazine, the source holds significant credibility. This source is very important to the topic of the essay because it looks at the homeless crisis from many different angles. I can use this article’s ideas all over my essay, especially when describing the size and complexity of Homelessness.

What’s behind rising homelessness in America? (2021, December 28). PBS NewsHour. Retrieved from
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-behind-rising-homelessness-in-america

This PBS NewsHour article looks at why and how the number of homeless people in the U.S. is rising and getting worse, as well as what is causing it. From the rising cost of housing to the economic effects of the pandemic to systemic barriers, this part looks at all the reasons why more and more Americans are living in unstable situations. The article also has interviews and testimonies from experts and people who have been affected directly by homelessness.

Broadcast by PBS NewsHour is a well-respected and reputable news program, this source offers a trustworthy exploration of the homelessness crisis in America. Its general approach, which includes the voices of many stakeholders, ensures a deep knowledge, and makes it very relevant to the topic of my essay. Insights from this section can be used in other parts of my essay, especially when talking about what makes people homeless. This article helps make a clear picture of how complex the problem is based on data and real-life experiences.

References

Homelessness: What to Know and How to Help. (2022, February 18). Giving Compass.
https://givingcompass.org/article/homelessness

How The U.S. Criminalizes Homelessness. (2022, January 1). Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2022/01/01/how-the-us-criminalizes-homelessness/?sh=3645781a4869

Ross, H. (n.d.).
Shelters can help homeless people by providing quiet and privacy, not just a bunk and a meal. The Conversation.
https://theconversation.com/shelters-can-help-homeless-people-by-providing-quiet-and-privacy-not-just-a-bunk-and-a-meal-211010

Staff, W. (2022, May 1).
Understanding America’s homelessness crisis. Theweek.
https://theweek.com/briefing/1013082/living-on-the-streets

What’s behind rising homelessness in America? (2021, December 28). PBS NewsHour.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-behind-rising-homelessness-in-america