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That definition is not necessarily applicable to actual research studies, homeless counts, or even government programs. You have to look to the actual study or
by wahern 5y ago
That definition is not necessarily applicable to actual research studies, homeless counts, or even government programs. You have to look to the actual study or program details. Unfortunately, the applied definition is rarely reported in the media.
- kbelder 5y agoOne study I saw of the local schools that breathlessly reported huge homeless rates of schoolchildren counted every child that didn't have a dedicated bedroom. Sleeping on Dad's couch? Homeless.
- mfer 5y agoThe numbers being talked about earlier (17 per 10k people) come from HUD. The US legal definitions matter to their reporting