{"product_id":"homelessness-in-america-4","title":"Homelessness in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn how to better address the needs of the homeless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe causes of homelessness are complex and varied. Homelessness in America provides an overview of the state of research on the homeless population from an occupation and societal participation perspective. This important resource explores the systems of care in which homeless services are organized, the tailoring of services to meet the needs of diverse types of homeless, the newest trends in services, and crucial funding sources. Research is comprehensively examined from an occupation-based perspective, including studies on specific issues pertaining to various homeless populations. This in-depth discussion provides a vital understanding of homelessness using a client-centered and strengths-based approach in occupational therapy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch of the research and writings of occupational therapists who work with homeless populations has been scattered throughout various diverse publications. Homelessness in America: Perspectives, Characterizations, and Considerations for Occupational Therapy gathers into one useful volume important insights, practical strategies, and valuable research into the many challenges concerning homelessness. Various effective interventions are discussed in depth. Several leading authorities explore current issues and offer illuminating case studies, extensive reference lists, and helpful tables of funding sources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics in Homelessness in America include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e results of an Internet-based survey of assessment tools used with the homeless\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a critical examination of the assumptions of who becomes homelessand why\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e typologies of homelessness\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e current trends in service delivery\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e federal organization and sources of funding for services\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e exploratory study of occupational concerns and goals of homeless women with children\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e study illustrating the value of the theory of Occupational Adaptation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e mother-toddler interactions in transitional housing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the role of occupational therapy in the youth homelessness problem\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e homeless youths’ after-school and weekend time use\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e guiding intervention by using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e productive role involvement at Project Employ\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e study on life skills interventions with effective recommendations \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003e much more\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomelessness in America is insightful, important reading for occupational therapy educators, students, practicing occupational therapists, program directors of services to the homeless, and policymakers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245348901208,"sku":"9780789031914","price":179.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780789031914.jpg?v=1779341443","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/homelessness-in-america-4","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}