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Book SynopsisDespite billions of government dollars spent in the attempt, we are no closer than we were three decades ago to solving the problem of homelessness. Why? And what can we do about it? Tackling these questions, the authors of Ending Homelessness explore the complicated and often dysfunctional relationship between efforts to address homelessness and the realities on the street.
Trade ReviewA comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the complexities of the pervasive social and economic problem of homelessness." —
The Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare"This must-read book asks how our wealthy nation ended up with a pervasive homelessness problem … and suggests what we can do to solve it." — Nan Roman, President and CEO, National Alliance to End Homelessness
"An important book that I couldn't put down ... comprehensive and practical…. Everyone who cares should read it." — Donna Shalala, President, Clinton Foundation
Table of ContentsAre We There Yet?
D.W. Burnes
An Individual Experiences Homelessness
M. McHenry-Edrington
Where Are We Now?
The New Demographics of Homelessness
K. Tobin and J. Murphy
Three Decades of Homelessness
M.R. Burt
What Have We Done (Or Not Done?)
A Housing First Approach
S. Tsemberis and B.F. Henwood
Special Needs Housing
R.L. Harris
Systems for Homelessness and Housing Assistance
J. Khadduri
Controversies in the Provision of Services
J.A. Wasserman and J.M. Clair
Why Aren't We Further?
How We've Learned to Embrace Homelessness
D.L. DiLeo
Homelessness is About Housing
S. Crowley
Work, Wages, Wealth, and the Roots of Homelessness
B. Hardin
Rights, Responsibilities, and Homelessness
C.J. Whelley and K.W. McCabe
What Do We Do?
In Pursuit of Quality Data and Programs
T. O'Brien
Public Opinion, Politics, and the Media
P.A.Toro and C. Carlson
Community Planning and the End of Homelessness
S. Batko
The Role of Funders
A. Miskey
Where Do We Go from Here?
D.W. Burnes
