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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > corrections (penology) > corrections > shelters
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > social history of crime > courts, corrections, punishments > corrections > shelters
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > race and crime > corrections > shelters
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > homelessness > homeless lifestyle > shelters
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > homelessness > homeless service systems > shelters
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > homelessness > housing and homelessness > shelters

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shelters  

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  • 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]

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