Navigating Public Policy, Technology, Health, Data, and Innovation for a Fairer Future
Amidst the economic recovery and post-pandemic rebuilding, a crisis is deepening in the shadows of America’s cities and towns. Homelessness, a longstanding issue, has taken a turn for the worse. Recent data and studies have shed new light on the complexities of this problem. This report explores the current state of homelessness, drawing on the Read More “Homelessness surges”
Just over a decade ago, Kelley Williams-Bolar made a decision that would forever alter her family’s life. She used her father’s address to enroll her daughters in a school 15 minutes away from their home in Akron, Ohio. The result? A 10-day jail sentence and three years of probation. Her father, too, was jailed and Read More “Address Sharing: A Crime or a Cry for Equity in Education?”
The modern-day form of slavery that is human trafficking occurs in every state, Indiana is no different. Victims of human trafficking are forced to work against their will, often in dangerous and exploitative conditions. They may be subjected to physical and sexual abuse, and they may be denied food, water, and medical care. Human trafficking Read More “Human Trafficking in Indiana”
As the United States grapples with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from Security.org offers a glimmer of hope amid the adversity. Despite rising housing costs and the economic strain of the pandemic, the number of people experiencing homelessness in America is lower today than a decade ago. The report, which Read More “Progress Amid Housing Challenges”
Economic challenges are a significant precursor to homelessness, perpetuating a cycle of housing instability and vulnerability. Understanding the most recent available information sheds light on the current state of underemployment, low wages, and their impact on housing insecurity. Underemployment: In recent years, underemployment has been a persistent challenge for many individuals and families. While the Read More “The Economics of Homelessness”
In the face of numerous pressing public policy concerns, few issues have weighed as heavily on my personal and professional journey as the ever-growing homelessness epidemic in the United States. It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I embark on this new series of thought-provoking articles, which aims to shed light on the Read More “Homelessness: An American Tragedy”