The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson enables localities to arrest, ticket, and fine people for sleeping on public property, even if there is no housing or shelter available to them. Prior to the Court’s decision, cities nationwide were already using punitive approaches to manage homelessness—such as clearing tent encampments and enforcing quality-of-life offenses.
But the evidence shows these approaches are ineffective and can actually make both homelessness and crime worse. In a new report, Hanna Love and Thea Sebastian outline short-, medium-, and long-term policy recommendations to address homelessness.
How is China’s domestic situation evolving? In a new compilation piece, Brookings experts dig into key social, economic, and governance challenges for China, including gender and reproductive rights, the state’s involvement in commerce, and carbon mitigation efforts.
The well-being of older adults. While depression is common and consequential at all ages, there are unique manifestations of depression among older adults. Vani Agarwal, Chloe Zilkha, and Richard G. Frank shed light on notable trends and discuss the policy implications.
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