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Examine the effect homeless teens has on society please.

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Homeless teens impact our society in several ways. These are explained with references in 213 words.

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i) social service system cost:- increase cost of youth shelters, services provided for homeless youth and their related issues such as mental illness, depression, anxiety, learning disorder, addictions services, conduct disorders

ii) economic costs: loss of productive and capable individuals to the workforce

iii) Safety of community: increase ...

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