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Blankertz, Laura E.; And Others – Social Work, 1993
Examined prevalence of five childhood risk factors (sexual abuse, physical abuse, parental mental illness, substance abuse, out-of-home placement) among dually diagnosed (mentally ill and substance abusing) homeless adults (n=156) in rehabilitation programs. Findings suggest that childhood risk factors, whether single or multiple, are very…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Homeless People, Mental Disorders

French, Laurence – Social Work, 1987
Reviews the history of the problem of deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill to community settings, outlines characteristics of the homeless mentally ill, and discusses steps to create a more responsive clinical network to cope with the problem. (Author/KS)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Community Programs, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Emotional Disturbances