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Getting homeless people to accept housing that's any useful distance from where they panhandle or scavenge trash ranges from incredibly difficult to functionall
by Kalium 12y ago
Getting homeless people to accept housing that's any useful distance from where they panhandle or scavenge trash ranges from incredibly difficult to functionally impossible.
Which is to say that no, the homeless aren't likely to accept free housing in Walnut Creek. Not if their living patterns center on Van Ness.
- bayesianhorse 12y agoI'm not saying San Francisco should try that. But if they were to try it, they should coordinate their services. I also think the idea behind this housing is that the previously homeless people are encouraged to find new ways of living, and have it easier to stop drinking and get a job. Or start on medication, get treatment for PTSD etc.
- Kalium 11y agoIt's a good idea. The intentions are laudable. The basic problem is that you're asking people who are extremely risk-averse to take what they will see as huge risks with lifestyle change.