write a clear statement of the problem based on the social problem identified by your team. The problem definition needs to include a description of the following:
Problem: a clear definition of the social problem/condition on the macro-level (affects a large number of people), including the length of time of the social problem, has been evident, and the cost of the problem to individuals experiencing the problem and those perpetuating/benefiting from the problem (This will need to be very specific. For example, although poverty is a social problem, you can get more specific- low wages, high cost of living, limited affordable housing and so on) FOR THIS PAPER WE WILL BE DISCUSSING HOMELESSNESS AS THE SOCIAL PROBLEM