Websites
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National Alliance to End HomelessnessThe National Alliance to End Homelessness is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops pragmatic, cost-effective policy solutions
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National Law Center on Homelessness and Povertynational organization dedicated solely to using the power of the law to end and prevent homelessness and to protect the rights of people experiencing homelessness.
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True Colors UnitedTrue Colors United implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.
Handbooks and Encyclopedias
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Encyclopedia of Public Health by Call Number: Available OnlineISBN: 0028653548Publication Date: 2001-11-01The Encyclopedia examines topics as broad in range as environmental health, drug abuse, epidemiology, nutrition, demographics and bioterrorism. Includes overviews, definitions and biographical entries. -
Modern Homelessness by Call Number: Available OnlineISBN: 9781598845365Publication Date: 2011-04-19This in-depth examination reviews fundamental changes of the past decade that have reduced homelessness in the United States and other Western democracies. -
Social Welfare: Fighting Poverty and Homelessness by Call Number: Available OnlineISBN: 1414448678Publication Date: 2011-09-30Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding America's homeless. Volumes in the Information Plus Reference Series are completely revised and updated every two years.
Policy Resources
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CQ Press Electronic LibraryAn integrated search environment for obtaining analysis on Congressional issues in the news and coverage of the status of bills, votes and amendments, floor and committee activity, and backroom maneuvering.
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Gale Opposing Viewpoints In ContextOpposing Viewpoints In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Drawing on the acclaimed Greenhaven Press series, the solution features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
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Congressional Research Service reportsReports from the Congressional Research Service, a "think tank" that provides these reports to members of Congress on a variety of topics relevant to current political events. You can also find full text of bills and public laws in this database.
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Encyclopedia of Social WorkUpdated monthly, the encyclopedia of social work provides overviews of key social work concepts.