Publication Date

8-2017

Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)

6-15-2017

Type of Culminating Activity

Thesis

Degree Title

Master of Arts in Political Science

Department

Political Science

Supervisory Committee Chair

Ross Burkhart, Ph.D.

Supervisory Committee Member

Stephen M. Utych, Ph.D.

Supervisory Committee Member

Amanda Ashley, Ph.D.

Abstract

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has been collecting national data on the homeless population and the beds available to these individuals since 2007. This analysis utilizes those data by separating the United States into 11 regions and examining the impact of bed types on five demographics of the homeless population. This study finds that the impact of each bed type varies by region depending on these demographics. One striking finding is that while Safe Haven beds increase the homeless population in several regions, they cause a decrease in multiple homeless demographics in Region 6 [Prairie]. My analysis suggests some directions in policy making for reduction in homeless populations.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.18122/B23Q62

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