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California's Homelessness Crisis: A Flawed Response
This chapter critiques the Governor's new directive to dismantle homeless encampments, arguing it deflects responsibility and criminalizes the issue rather than offering real solutions. It highlights the misallocation of over $24 billion in funding and the inadequacies of state support against the backdrop of a growing crisis, while comparing California's situation to more effective approaches in Europe. The discussion emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions like affordable housing and mental health care, rather than temporary measures that displace vulnerable individuals.