Abstract
This was a study of crime among 188 homeless persons who were in a Veterans' Affairs Medical Center program for homeless alcohol and other drug abusers. The purpose of the study was to find out: (a) what proportion of these homeless veterans committed felonies, and (b) what factors discriminate between non-offenders, nuisance offenders, and felony offenders. Data indicated 27 percent committed nuisance offenses, and 41 percent had committed felonies in the past year. Personal strengths and accomplishments discriminate between non-offenders and offenders. Self-esteem and social relations and support discriminate between felony offenders and other homeless. Treatment implications of these findings are discussed.
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