Experiences of homelessness differ depending on the individual. The stories heard in this research do not support the stereotype that homelessness is an individual problem. There is a need for more services in accessible areas, as well as safe and affordable housing. Providing adequate services can restore dignity and a sense of citizenship.
Homelessness in the Suburbs: Engulfment in the Grotto of Poverty was published in Studies in Social Justice Volume 6, Issue 1, pages 103-123 in 2012.