San Francisco homeless crisis: the real reason 1 in 10 people are on the streets

San Francisco homelessness: real reason women are on the streets

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Homelessness in San Francisco: Maria Bellinger is the programme coordinator for homeless shelter, A Woman's Place

I always thought I made the choice, but that’s the myth: that homeless people are homeless by choice.  

As soon as you’re a homeless woman there are men coming out of the cracks offering to take care of you – none of them have your best interests at heart.

At 14, Yvette, pictured, ran away from her adopted family, who were abusing her. Image: Supplied.

Homelessness in San Francisco: Jewelz, another resident in transitional housing, is half-British, half-American and moved here from England in early 2019.

Homelessness in San Francisco has far surpassed crisis point, with one of the highest populations of homeless people in the US.

San Francisco homelessness: 3 homeless women reveal how this female-only shelter is helping them get back on their feet