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Homeless Americans: Myth vs. Reality

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Published: November 21, 2021 by RHJ Producer

Around a half million people are homeless in the U.S. on any given night, but the street homeless who are most visible often incorrectly influence our assumptions about all of them. A noted researcher discusses myths and the facts about homelessness and the homeless–their addictions, employment, residences, and more, and why people often become homeless.


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  • Dr. Deborah Padgett, Professor of Social Work and Global Public Health, Silver School of Social Work, New York University

Links for more info:

  • Deborah K. Padgett, PhD – Fellow at the American Academy of Social Work & Social Welfare
Program #: 19-47| 21-47Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Addiction| Affordable Housing| Behavioral Science| Crime and Criminal Justice| Economics| Economics and Finance| Employment| Employment and Workplace Issues| Fact or Fiction| Health Care| Homelessness and Housing| Law Enforcement and Police| Mental Health| Mental Illness| Myths| Poverty| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation| Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Social Work| Substance Abuse| UnemploymentMedical Conditions: Addiction and Substance Use Disorder| Alcoholism| Substance AbuseGuests: Dr. Deborah PadgettInstitutions & Organizations: American Academy of Social Work & Social Welfare| New York University (NYU)| Silver School of Social WorkHost: Reed PenceProducers: Jason Dickey| Reed Pence
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