Homeless people were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened
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A new trial gave homeless people £2,000 to spend however they choose. What they spent the money on may surprise you.

Yet a study that involved giving homeless people money without strings attached showed that most spent it on things to improve their future, like buying a used car, paying off debt, pursuing education, starting a business and getting a home. There were no adverse outcomes for any of the participants.

But still our society will judge the homeless and make out they’re all feckless addicts who can’t be trusted with help.

  • F_State@midwest.socialEnglish
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    18 days ago

    Also if I was homeless I’d basically need drugs and/or alcohol to cope with it - I can barely handle working a cushy office job while having stable accommodation without needing to rely on drugs as a crutch, do you really think that I’d rely on drugs less if my circumstances were significantly worse?

    I’ve read studies where giving the homeless a no strings attached apartment was the single most effective way to reduce their drug and alcohol use.