Street Life on Mill (2002) Nearly 40% of the homeless population in the Tempe area are young adults between the ages of 18–23. However, few agencies or programs specifically address the needs of this population. Using video ethnography, this project sought to identify the needs of homeless young people and to develop a self-portrait of the homeless in the university area. The video provided a depiction of the everyday life, expressions of self, and demonstrates the lack of opportunities experienced by homeless young people. It was used as a tool for opening dialogue regarding the issues of homelessness in the Tempe area. Bart W. Miles, School of Social Work, Wayne State University Stephen J. Sills, Department of Sociology, University of North Carolina Greensboro Sponsored by Graduate Scholars Special Grant Program from the Center for Urban Inquiry, Arizona State University. Copyright Miles and Sills 2002 - 2007 Miles and Sills Documentarians: Miles and Sills

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