An 18% Rise In Homelessness In The United States, Reports Latest Annual Data

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported a record 18% rise in homelessness over the past year, driven by factors such as unaffordable housing, high inflation, systemic racism, natural disasters, and increasing immigration.
48% : The report arrives amid a nationwide increase in anti-encampment policies implemented by cities across the U.S.
47% : In response, federal and state governments have adopted differing strategies to address the crisis.

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