Homelessness is the developed state of insecure housing.
The major works on homelessness in the last 20 years:
- The History of Homelessness in the United States by Timothy J. DePastino (2003)
- The Causes of Homelessness by Michael H. Stone (2006)
- The Effects of Homelessness on Health by Bruce G. Link and Jo C. Phelan (2009)
- Homelessness in America: A Comprehensive Reference by David T. Takeuchi and Jeffrey F. Gainey (2010)
- The Continuum of Care: Homelessness Prevention, Intervention, and Rehousing by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (2012)
- Homelessness in the United States: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions by Dennis P. Culhane and Richard J. Shinn (2013)
- Homelessness and Health: A Global Perspective by Pamela J. Blair and Steven M. Walt (2014)
- Homelessness in America: Understanding Causes, Responses, and Solutions by Richard P. Nathan and Thomas A. Bailey (2015)
- The State of Homelessness in America 2017 by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (2017)
These works provide a comprehensive overview of the issue of homelessness in the United States. They examine the causes of homelessness, the effects of homelessness on health, and the policies and programs that have been implemented to address homelessness.
In addition to these works, there are a number of other important studies and reports on homelessness that have been published in the last 20 years. These include:
- The National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients (NSHAPC), which is conducted every two years by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- The Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress (AHAR), which is also conducted by HUD.
- The Point-in-Time Count, which is conducted every year by local communities across the United States.
These studies and reports provide valuable data on the number of people who are homeless in the United States, their characteristics, and the services they need. They are essential resources for policymakers and advocates working to address homelessness.