Presenter Information

Sarah Makar, Utah State University

Class

Article

College

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology Department

Faculty Mentor

Dorothy Wallis

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

Individuals experiencing homeless (IEH) has risen across the U.S. by 7% just in the past year. In response to this increase, and with the dangers of being homeless including a 60% greater mortality rate, residents across four counties in Utah participated in a survey to better understand the community's attitudes towards homelessness and homeless services with the aim to better meet the needs of IEH.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-8-2025 12:30 PM

End Date

4-8-2025 1:20 PM

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Social Work Commons

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Apr 8th, 12:30 PM Apr 8th, 1:20 PM

How You Talk About Homelessness MATTERS

Logan, UT

Individuals experiencing homeless (IEH) has risen across the U.S. by 7% just in the past year. In response to this increase, and with the dangers of being homeless including a 60% greater mortality rate, residents across four counties in Utah participated in a survey to better understand the community's attitudes towards homelessness and homeless services with the aim to better meet the needs of IEH.