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September 22, 2025JAMA2 citations

Homelessness Policy—Assessing the Current Federal Approach

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KKKatherine A. KohJOJeff Olivet

Key Points

  • The current federal policy treats people experiencing homelessness as criminals rather than providing support.
  • This viewpoint suggests that state and local governments should collaborate for better community-based care.
  • The focus on punitive measures lacks effective solutions for addressing homelessness and housing needs.
  • There are significant implications for public health and safety when policy does not prioritize housing assistance.

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses the implications of the current administration’s policy on homelessness, which treats people experiencing homelessness as criminals instead of focusing on providing housing and care, and suggests that state and local governments should work together to provide community-based care.

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Koh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fdc31b076d99fa6a4d0https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.16358
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