Topic Proposal
I am researching the topic of drunk driving in the United States. I want to explore the probability and death rate of drunk driving in the United States each year. In recent years, traffic accidents caused by drunk driving are not uncommon. I hope that through this topic, readers can understand the hazards and effects of drunk driving and remind people to pay attention to traffic safety and safe driving. At the same time, I also want to know whether the United States has taken preventive measures to stop this problem?
Topic Outline
Topic: My research topic is about the rising homeless population in NYC, and the toll homelessness has on the mental well being of individuals. Is NYC taking preventative measures to stop this issue?
I. Why is Homelessness a rising issue?
A. Defining homelessness
1. Chronic homelessness
2. Transitional homelessness
3. Episodic homelessness
B. Statistics on homelessness in NYC.
1. Single Adults
2. Families
C. Factors contributing to homelessness
1. Mental Illness
2. Poverty
3. War Veterans
II. Housing Programs and Preventative Programs
A. Different kinds of shelters and how they function.
1. Family shelters
2. Runaway shelters
B. Affordable housing
1. Eligibility
2. Waitlist
3. Authority housing versus section 8 housing
C. Homebase Program
1. Risk of becoming homeless
2. Evaluation of Homebase: Is it effective?
III. Aftermath of being homeless/ living in a shelter.
A. Mental well being of individuals
1. How is the population impacted?
2. Increased rate of depression
3. Increased use of substance abuse
B. Life on the streets while being mentally ill
1. What can we do to help?
2. Do the mentally ill homeless population pose a threat to the public?
IV. Strategies to alleviate the homeless population
A. Fixing our shelters
1. Providing better services in the shelters
B. Adjusting the housing policy
1. What can NYC do to shorten housing waitlist?
2. How is more affordable housing possible?
C. Community efforts
V. Conclusion : How does NYC compare to the rest of the nation?
A. Current NYC policies that combat homelessness
B. National statistics versus NYC
C. Can we come up with a solid way to end homelessness?
