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The Economic Consequences of Homelessness in The US

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<strong>The</strong> most straightforward path to end<strong>in</strong>g the crim<strong>in</strong>alization <strong>of</strong> homelessness runs<br />

through state legislatures. State and local <strong>of</strong>ficials should refra<strong>in</strong> from pass<strong>in</strong>g new laws<br />

that target homeless <strong>in</strong>dividuals, and they should repeal exist<strong>in</strong>g laws that crim<strong>in</strong>alize<br />

life-susta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and necessary behaviors.<br />

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