To Stop Violent Crime, Stop Child Abuse And Eliminate Poverty

More recently, economic hardships, especially homelessness, have been identified as common causes of adverse childhood experiences that can lead to adult anti-social and criminal behavior, particularly violence against women. Nationally, over one-fourth of children 17 and under lives in a family that has experienced economic hardship either somewhat or very often. New York City recently announced that 10 percent of its student population, over 100,000 children, does not have a permanent residence. Schools may be safe havens with caring adults, but this is not something they are equipped to address. Homelessness is an educational hardship today with potentially dire circumstances for the future.

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