A new B.C.-based study undercuts the persistent stereotype that homeless people can't be trusted with cash, according to the lead researcher who says it also highlights a different way to respond to the crisis.

Zhao says having data on how people who did get the money actually spent it is something she thinks will help counteract stereotypes, increase empathy and potentially get skeptics and the public on board with the idea of providing cash transfers.

Now that the study is complete, the plan is to replicate it and expand it to other cities in Canada and the U.S.

    • zepheriths@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Fair point. However one of the driving factors for addiction is loneliness. For a lot of drug 7500 dollars is to much drugs… So what to do with the rest? That’s where the change begins. Once someones perceived basic needs are met higher level needs can be focused on including human interaction. With human interaction other forces come into play and get the person back on track.

    • kebabslob
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      1 year ago

      Wow! Profound, truly! “People with mental health issues and addictions are the worst and aren’t even human honestly”, says this guy