Journal Article Social work with vulnerable population

Homelessness in Sierra Leone: An Overview of Social Work Intervention in Helping Homeless Population

Moses Abdul Fullah

Dr. Moses Abdul Fullah
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences Vol. Volume 01, Issue 05 Sep 01, 2023
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Abstract

The article looks at the key causes of the rise in homelessness as well as Social Work intervention strategies in helping homeless people in Freetown. In many nations, homelessness has been a long-standing social issue. How to help homeless individuals live independently is a dilemma encountered by those who work and volunteer in homeless shelters. The study looked at problems with homelessness among children, teens, adults, the elderly, women, and veterans over the previous years in this brief study. According to the findings, family circumstances, housing, unemployment, and mental illness are the main causes of homelessness. Initial instances of these issues result in homelessness, which in turn makes them worse. Effective community interventions and policies are needed to prevent and reduce homelessness, including drug rehabilitation facilities job support, and affordable housing.

Keywords
homeless homelessness social work social support night house

How to cite

Moses Abdul Fullah. (2023). Homelessness in Sierra Leone: An Overview of Social Work Intervention in Helping Homeless Population. European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences Volume 01(05) 1-7 doi: https://doi.org/10.59324/ejtas.2023.1(5).79