A new B.C.-based study undercuts the persistent stereotype that homeless people can't be trusted with cash, according to the lead researcher who says it also highlights a different way to respond to the crisis.

No reason not to do this across the board

  • Nouveau_Burnswick@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    From the linked study:

    generated societal net savings of $777 per recipient via reduced time in shelter

    So giving them $7500 reduced shelter costs by $8277. I would guess the total “societal cost” reduction is even higher, due to the harder to calculate indirect costs; but those are difficult to validate.

    Also, there’s 99 shelter days saved per person, $777 for that period would be incredible. If you’ve got a secret to run a shelter for < $8/bed/day, you’re going to solve homelessness and the housing shortage.