Record #:

307

Author(s):

Perkins, David S.

Abstract:

The federal government is slashing funds for low-income housing, the state is stiffening admissions criteria for mental hospitals, and local governments are either unable or unwilling to help, all of which perpetuates the status quo of the homeless in North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 12 Issue 3, June 1990, p2, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Homelessness--Laws and legislation

Record #:

27760

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

Durham is enforcing new restrictions in the city’s panhandling ordinance. Advocates for the homeless are concerned since many cannot pay the tickets issued or afford the cost of a lawyer if they get jailed. The rules are also confusing to many and the police have said to have been telling panhandlers conflicting rules each time they are stopped. Critics of the ordinance say the city should focus on helping those panhandling rather than punishing them for their misfortune.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 30 Issue 6, February 2013, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Homelessness--Laws and legislation; Homeless persons--Durham; Ordinances, Municipal

Record #:

36226

Author(s):

Crozier, Brooke Bogue

Abstract:

Standards have been adopted to assure legal counsel for all includes those classified as LEP (Limited English Proficiency). It includes services where court interpreters may be provided and tips for attorneys assisting LEP clients. To demonstrate the need for this service these statistics: cases involving domestic violence and homelessness; children and seniors eligible for legal aid but not receiving it because of this cultural barrier.

Source:

North Carolina State Bar Journal (NoCar KF 200 N67), Vol. 20 Issue 3, Fall 2015, p23-25

Subject(s):

Language services; Cultural awareness; Limited English-proficient parents--Rights; Limited English-proficient students--Rights; Domestic violence; Homelessness--Laws and legislation

Record #:

6387

Author(s):

O'Conner, Dixie B.

Abstract:

The homeless population is increasing across the country. Around 8,000 live in North Carolina. Contributing factors include a dwindling supply of affordable housing and the reduction in federal funding for low-income housing. O'Conner discusses how the cities of Salisbury, Lexington, Reidsville, and Durham are dealing with the problem.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 39 Issue 3, Mar 1989, p1,8-9, il

Subject(s):

Homelessness--Laws and legislation