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Rethinking Homelessness Solutions
This chapter critiques government inefficiencies in addressing homelessness in Los Angeles, spotlighting the high costs of public housing compared to successful nonprofit initiatives. It emphasizes the complex issues of mental health and drug addiction within the homeless population and advocates for more funding towards effective local organizations like the Downtown Women's Center. Through personal reflections on Skid Row and historical context, the chapter calls for structured, humane approaches to tackle homelessness and support vulnerable populations.