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patterns of homelessness  

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  • The homeless population in the United States and other developed nations shows a diverse range of characteristics. Although certain groups are clearly at greater risk for homelessness, all types of people can be found among the homeless population. [Source: Encyclopedia of Homelessness; Homelessness, Patterns of]

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