INSP - Why tackling misconceptions may be the biggest weapon for eradicating poverty
Did you know the most common assumption on the cause of homelessness is alcohol or drug addiction? I’m sure you did, with more than a quarter of people believing in this stereotype.Everyone’s image of a “homeless” person is undeniably different, depending on upbringing and culture; however, this can lead to misconceptions of what causes homelessness and defines someone as homeless.The UK government defines “rough sleepers” as “people sleeping, about to bed down (sitting on/in or standing next to...