Homeless Voices for Justice

THIS LECTURE WILL TAKE PLACE IN LUDCKE AUDITORIUM (as of 9/11/12)

Homeless voices for justice is a state-wide social change movement led by people who have struggled with homelessness. Their knowledge is critical to health professionals who seek to provide appropriate, respectful and effective care. A panel of advocate leaders will facilitate a discussion on the health challenges and legacies of being homeless and its implications for healthcare practice and policy.

Objectives:

1. Recognize the complex health needs of homeless individuals and families.

2. Identify professional responsibility to more effectively and appropriately meet the healthcare needs and desires of this population.

3. Become aware of policy issues that affect access to appropriate healthcare across health disciplines.

IPE Competencies:

• Ethics/Values
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Leadership
• Patient Centeredness

Here are a few articles related to this subject:

A Question of Class by Dorothy Allison, History is a Weapon

The Sharp, Sudden Decline of America's Middle Class, Jeff Teitz, Rolling Stone

Teaming Up to End Homelessness By Tina Rosenberg, The New York Times

This event offers ServiceLEARNing opportunities for students interested in deepening their involvement in the community.  FMI contact Trisha Mason, tmason2@une.edu (207) 221-4112.