ABSTRACT
Within the homeless population in the United States, women are over-represented among homeless families and are under-represented in society and in homeless studies. This feminist action research study examined the experiences of homeless women and their service needs. Overall, findings revealed the complexities of unsheltered life for women and highlighted the challenges of living in an unsheltered homeless setting and accessing services. The participant’s stories emphasized the importance of social justice training for future counselors.
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Notes on contributors
Stacy Speedlin
Dr. Stacy Speedlin is an Assistant Professor in Practice at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Shane Haberstroh
Dr. Shane Haberstroh is an Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University.
Katherine McVay
Katherine McVay, Jordan Elliott, and Aneesa Anderson are doctoral students at the University of Texas at San Antonio.