How do people become homeless? What problems do homeless people face on the streets? How can homeless people find somewhere stable to live? We sometimes hear about homelessness in the news, but what's the real story? The Hidden Story of Homelessness looks at what it means to be homeless. Why it happens and the problems these people face. Featuring facts and figures, issues being discussed in the media, and a detailed look at particular aspects of the topic from homeless teenagers to hate crimes against the homeless, this book provides the undercover story on homelessness.