homeless lifestyle
type: Concept
narrower: shelters

corrections
type: Concept
narrower: shelters

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: shelters

homeless service systems
type: Concept
narrower: shelters

housing and homelessness
type: Concept
narrower: shelters

shelters
type: Concept
definition: Shelters are an emergency or temporary form of housing for those who are homeless or unable to return to their home. The term shelter denotes not only the physical space or building used for shelter but also its intent and usage as a temporary residence during a time of crisis. [Source: The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia; Shelters]
broader: housing and homelessness
broader: homeless service systems
broader: homeless lifestyle
broader: corrections