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Understanding Homelessness: A Systemic Challenge

Season 2024 Episode 17 | 9m 23s

The discussion highlights the pervasive and systemic nature of homelessness, emphasizing that it affects people from all walks of life. Organizations are shifting to a dignity-forward approach, offering permanent shelters and vital resources like IDs. Youth aging out of state aid face severe challenges. The federal definition of homelessness is debated, with underreporting due to stigma and fear.

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