Sunday, 19 November 2017

Struggles Of The Homelessness In Georgia

By Ann Sullivan


Homelessness is a difficult and complex issue. So much that, there is even disagreement over the definition of who is and who is not truly homeless. Being Homelessness in Georgia to many people is not having shelter or a place to call home. To others is not having that special place you share with your loved ones and family.

Homelessness is caused by many factors both socially and economically, but the biggest contributor is poverty. Living in times when the economy changes on a daily basis, and high standards of living with no jobs to cope with these issues are what lead to poverty thus more and more people become homeless. There are also those who do not choose vagrancy but just find themselves in that life and such are the children born into homeless families.

There are numerous impacts of vagrancy on an individual, a family and even the society in which they live in. Health problems, incapacity to maintain employment, separation in families and other reasons are the main course that leads to many being homeless. Not only does vagrancy affect those living in it but it also affects those around them and generations after them.

As it is with human nature, most homeless people want to work and be self reliant. But there are numerous blocks towards achieving their goals. To some, it is the lack of proper education. To others, it is just the stigma of being some social outcast. This leaves their dreams shattered and their hope dissipated. With time, they give up and start living life as it comes turning to drugs or crime to handle life.

In trying to curb the issue of vagrancy, societies have brought about shelters for the homeless. To some, it is a sign of hope, but to most, it is just a roof over their heads. What would be beneficial to them would be offering medical care, clothing, food and other commodities in these shelters. Also offering rehabilitation and counseling services for those who were once either in a life of drugs or crime would be a huge milestone in curbing this issue of vagrancy.

Also, many accommodations are overcrowded, and this creates hardship in this shelters. This often happens because people without shelters may have to fill their quotas to get support. And to fill their shares some of these abilities, by necessity, will have people staying there at any given time. This leads to a shortage of supplies and even the most basic commodities like water, food, and clothing become a thing to wish for.

As one can expect, many people living in one shelter at a given time leads to insecurity and other safety issues. Health issues also start emerging, and diseases become part of their lives. Most of the time fights will erupt when the rations are in shortage. Due to low levels of cleanliness, lice become rampant. This risks the well being of those living in these shelters.

At the heart of solving the vagrancy, the challenge is the society taking responsibility for the well-being and livelihood of its less fortunate members. Considering that a homeless shelter is a good enough solution to the problem is not enough to help to get people back on their feet and have a roof over their heads.




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