LAW 6502 - Intra:Homelessness & The Law

Institution:

University of Dayton

Subject:

Law

Description:

The goal of the course will be to introduce students to the real-life circumstances of homeless people in the Miami Valley and to explore the social, economic, cultural and legal conditions that lead to homelessness. Students will spend time in class discussing assigned materials that deal with the ways in which our legal system has (and has not) responded to the symptoms and causes of homelessness. They will also spend time in the community gaining a first hand account of why people become homeless and how homeless people try to cope with the conditions that face them on the streets. Students will also be introduced to the local support systems ¿ both official and unofficial ¿ that exist in the community to deal with the issues of outreach, prevention, crisis management, daily care and treatment, and re-housing. This may include opportunities to visit law enforcement agencies, the courts, daytime and overnight shelters, and other relevant social service organizations. After engaging in field activities, students will reconvene in a classroom setting to discuss their experiences. Credit Type C.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udayton.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 229-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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