Veterans and Homelessness

Question 1

A __________ ___________ is an individual without permanent housing who may live on the streets; stay
in a shelter, mission, single room occupancy facilities, abandoned building or vehicle; or in any
other unstable or non-permanent situation.

Answer 1

homeless person

Question 2

What are risk factors for homelessness?

Answer 2

> Housing unaffordability

> Domestic Violence

> Racial disparity

> Income stagnation

> Mental health struggles

Question 3

What are challenges faced by the homeless?

Answer 3

> Access to healthcare, food, shelter

> Employment

> Victims of crime

Question 4

What are common crimes committed by homeless persons?

Answer 4

> Criminal trespass

> Panhandling

> Shoplifting

> Public Indecency

Question 5

There are ________VA Medical Centers located in Georgia. They are located in Decatur,
Augusta and Dublin.

Answer 5

three

Question 6

What are characteristics of a homeless veteran?

Answer 6

> LIkely armed

> Distrustful of others

> Best to have 10-15 feet space when approaching a veteran

Question 7

What are prohibited offenses for veterans seeking treatment from the Georgia Veterans Treatment Court?

Answer 7

> Murder

> Armed Robbery

> Rape

> Aggravated Sodomy

> Aggravated sexual battery

> aggravated child molestation

> Child molestation