Season 1, Episode 50 - Homeless (1989)
The Angela Show
Details
Collection:LSA
Genre: Panel
Place Covered: Louisiana General
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Department of State
Date Issued: 1989-10-31
Duration: 00:23:06
Subjects: HOMELESS PEOPLE | POVERTY | ALCOHOLISM | Drug addiction | DRUG ABUSE | Mental illness | MENTAL ILLNESSES | SHELTERS
Contributors:
- Angela Hill Host
- Dr. James Wright Panelist
- Fr. David Innocenti Panelist
Description
Host, Angela Hill facilitates a conversation between panelists and a live studio audience about the epidemic of homelessness in America. Panelists include Dr. James Wright, Tulane Professor and author of "Address Unknown: The Homeless in America"; Fr. David Innocenti, Director of Casa Maria (homeless shelter). Topics discussed include dispelling stereotypical perceptions of the homeless, the rise of poverty rates in conjunction with a dwindling supply of low-income housing leading to increased displacement, homeless shelters, in particular Casa Maria's therapeutic and encouraging program aimed at rehabilitation, addresses the lack of assistance for the mentally ill, drug and alcohol addiction, safe harbor for women, and medical care, and poses federal reconstruction of low-income housing as a potential solution. Air date: October 31, 1989.