On this edition of HTV Magazine, we look deeper into the problems faced by teens living on the streets of a town like ours, here in the nation's heartland. We admit up front, there are no easy answers, and there is no reason to think this problem is going away anytime soon. But you can't deal with a problem until you admit you have one.
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Homeless Stereotypes
Brittini Goshorn says homeless people do not deserve to be stereotyped.
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Building Trust
Brock Kennedy talks about how First Baptist has adjusted its program to better serve homeless youth.
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Homeless Couples
Some homeless teens find each other in strange places, as Cassie explains.
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Board Game
Sienna Miller from the Rare Breed talks about the importance of the erasable board they keep updated each day.
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Impact of Mental Illness
Brooke Shelby explains the way mental illnesses can lead to homelessness, or at least to complications for those who are on the street.
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According to the State
Melissa Allen, Hillcrest Coordinator of Student Interventions, explains the state of Missouri's definition of homelessness.
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The Squat Spot
Raw footage shot by a homeless teen of a "squat spot" where homeless teens have been spending time.
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POV: Cruising the Square
Using a GoPro camera attached to the car, we take a spin around the Springfield town square on a chilly weeknight.
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