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What makes homelessness complicated as a problem? It seems like there are many straightforward solutions to it from a government policy perspective - pairing re
by AkshatM 5y ago
What makes homelessness complicated as a problem? It seems like there are many straightforward solutions to it from a government policy perspective - pairing rent control with welfare, building more housing tenements, and in general building out a social safety net. In what way are these solutions insufficient?
- compiler-guy 5y agoMany people on the street have mental health issues. Yes, just having more housing would go a long way, but many choose to live on the street rather than deal with rules about drugs or caring for the housing. Also rent control keeps the lucky few in their home, but doesn’t get people off the street.
- lisper 5y agoHomelessness is not a single problem but a manifestation of at least half a dozen different underlying problems, including mental illness, substance abuse, housing policy, and personal choices. It's very, very complicated. Source: I spent four years hanging out with homeless people and made a documentary film about the experience: http://graceofgodmovie.com/ http://graceofgodmovie.com/