Disadvantaging Situations Guide
Created by: Me, myself, & I
What is a disadvantaging situation?
• The term "disadvantaged" is a
generic term for individuals or
groups of people who might:
– Face special problems such as
physical or mental disability
– Lack money or economic support
– Or are politically deemed to be
without sufficient power or other
means of influence.
• This guide will offer resources to
those populations.
Economic Situational Factors
• Poverty &
Homelessness
• Joblessness
• Natural
Disasters
Poverty & Homelessness
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Joblessness
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Natural Disasters
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Social & Personal Situational Factors
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LGBT Youth
Teen Pregnancy
Incarceration
Veterans &
Military
Families/
Children
LGBT Youth
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Teen Pregnancy
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Incarceration
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Veterans & Military Families/Children
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Health & Well-being
• Addictions
• Chronic
Illnesses
Addictions
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Chronic Illnesses
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Violence
• Bullying
• Domestic Violence
• Acts of Terrorism
Bullying
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Domestic Violence
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Acts of Terrorism
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