How are homeless kids identities proven in shelters?

Using the identity talk framework of Snow and Anderson (1987), three categories of identity talk are explored: distancing, embracement, and fictive storytelling. ..... homeless identity (i.e., homeless shelters, food stamps) are pragmatically salient in ..... They have not proven themselves to be objectively more self-reliant or. read more

Homeless individuals and families have a right to shelter in the City of New York. If you are currently homeless, you can seek assistance at the intake shelters listed below which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. read more

About 80% of homeless youth (aged 12-21) use drugs or alcohol as a means to self-medicate to deal with the traumatic experiences and abuse they face. The Department of Justice estimates that every year, over 1.7 million teens experience homelessness in the US. read more