Homeless elderly and litigation: exploratory study and clues for a gerontological investigation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19iEspecial22p85-108Keywords:
Homeless elderly, Homeless shelter, Access to justice.Abstract
Many homeless seniors may have suffered various right violations in their lifetime. This explorative and qualitative study is aimed to investigate if this population is involved in litigation, the nature of the cases and the expectations concerning the outcomes. The majority of the 22 participants of the elderly homeless shelter “Casa Verde”, São Paulo, has expressed need for legal action related to their labor rights and pensions. After the resolution of the case, they intend to be able to purchase or rent a residence. They report that they do not receive support and are unaware of details about the cases. It is suggested attention from the gerontological management for the legal demands of the elderly.
Keywords: Homeless elderly; Homeless shelter; Access to justice.