Dispelling common myths about homelessness
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How much do you really know about homelessness? There’s many common myths about homelessness out there. And those myths don’t often portray homeless persons in a positive light. To add to this, most of these assumptions are all too often untrue.
We need to dispel these myths. They don’t help us understand the true realities of homelessness or understand and empathise with homeless persons. Only by expanding our understanding of homelessness can we begin to support homeless people in a helpful way.
Why we need to dispel myths around homelessness
Myths about homelessness often simplify issues and promote certain stereotypes. We think we know all there is to know about homelessness, and these stereotypes can lead to prejudice and even hate. We need to raise awareness of realities of homelessness and dive deep into the complex truths. Myths are often wrong and can be harmful when they lead to a belief in negative stereotypes.
Dispelling the most common homeless myths
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