THE HOMELESSNESS PHENOMENON IN THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
THE HOMELESSNESS PHENOMENON IN THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Summary/Abstract: This study addresses the specific issues of homeless people. First, I aimed to identify the needs and problems of this vulnerable group. I believe that identifying the specific needs of homeless people, of these poor and vulnerable groups is a key element in implementing effective social inclusion policies. Secondly, the determinants of the homeless phenomenon/homeless people, as well as the risks to which homeless people are exposed, ending up living on the street. After 1989 in Romania, the phenomenon of “homeless children/people” had an ascending evolution both in terms of amplitude and visibility, and the effects of social marginalization / exclusion are dramatic. It is very important to study the phenomenon of homeless people, because in Romania, after 1990 this phenomenon has grown, and in the sphere of risk groups, they represent the category of vulnerable group most severely affected by: poverty, school dropout, family dropout, neglect, abuse, prostitution, drugs, serious illness, HIV / AIDS, addictions, social exclusion, discrimination and abuse of all kinds. I will also present social support services and formulate some proposals for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of homeless people.

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