The Homelessness Crisis in Los Angeles
In The Homelessness Crisis in Los Angeles, host Simon Reeve spends a day with two street medics in Los Angeles, California, and talks with a homeless woman living in a train bridge. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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Q: What must the street medics consider when they give first aid to the homeless?
A: A cut needs more than a simple bandage because it needs to protect the wound from the weather and unsanitary conditions.
Q: Name some of Amy’s interests.
A: She likes David Attenborough, she likes to listen to podcasts, and she likes to paint.
Q: How does Amy explain the problem of homelessness in such a wealthy city?
A: She thinks most people don’t fully understand extreme poverty. They may judge those living on the streets. She says it comes down to fear: “The closer they get, the further they want to distance themselves from it.”
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