With forewords from acclaimed addiction medicine specialist and TV host Dr. Drew Pinsky, and licensed master social worker Scott Ackerson, Beyond Homeless gathers experts on every aspect of homelessness to present a stirring condemnation of the status quo—and an inspiring vision for the future.
Drawing on real-life stories, cutting-edge research, and alternative programs with metric-driven successes, they make the case for individualized, holistic interventions that actually work.
Discover:
How "Housing First" initiatives have become governments’ default response to homelessness—and why they fail
Why permanent supportive housing (PSH) isn't just ineffective but dangerous
How political interests fuel the homelessness-industrial complex resulting in ever-increasing spending while falling further behind
The inspiring success of real alternatives such as Haven for Hope in Texas and Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles
Policy changes that would truly ease the crisis for the unhoused and housed alike—without breaking the bank
The difference between responsible and irresponsible forms of harm reduction
And much, much more…
At the heart of this crisis are real people—those experiencing homelessness and the residents who see their neighborhoods crumble.
Both have paid a high price for failed policies. Both deserve better.
This book shows how.
