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The article reports on the growing number of people who are homeless and are experiencing poverty in the U.S. According to the author, taking on photojournalism related to poorness and homelessness has been the topic of their publication because it has been reported that their number will continue to grow in the coming years. In addition, photojournalist Michael S. Williamson has recounted the story of three boys who have lived in a vehicle along a muddy river and how it has haunted him. Furthermore, he calls for several organizations who cater to the poor to reach out and get involved in various relief efforts.

The article focuses on issues related to the welfare policy in the U.S. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that roughly 2.5 million families have left the government's welfare program, which indicates a 57 percent decrease. Meanwhile, surveys of former welfare recipients indicate that they believe their quality of life has improved since leaving the welfare.

Cites key research findings in 2005 indicating that the welfare state of Great Britain has failed to ensure that those in most need of public services have adequate access to them. Least access of poor communities to essential resources and services; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications on public welfare.

Reports that the legal aid proposals made by the British Legal Services Commission will limit judicial access to economically disadvantaged people. Proposed modification of the legal aid funding scheme with the aim of encouraging early dispute resolution; Restructuring of the family legal aid scheme; Reaction of advocacy group Citizens Advice to the proposed changes in legal aid.