Investigation Maps Process of Homeless Relocation Programs

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This year, for the first time in seven years, the number of homeless individuals in the U.S. has increased, with more than half a million people experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2017.

Attempts to decrease the homelessness problem have varied over the years from city to city, from setting up tent cities, to providing shelters or permanent housing. Another approach has been to give homeless a one-way bus or plane ticket out of town. These homeless relocation programs have been going on for nearly 30 years but data about their effectiveness is sparse.  

Now, after an extensive 18-month investigation, The Guardian has conducted a detailed analysis and database of homeless relocation programs and has analyzed the effects of the program on both people and cities.

Alastair Gee, homelessness editor for The Guardian, joins The Takeaway to discuss his team's reporting. 

This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich