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Originally Posted by Niall

It disgusts me that we live in a society that allows this to happen. There should really be some sort of proper state-funded network of temporary housing for the homeless. I'm not of aware of such a system existing right now (there probably is and I don't know about it), because all I hear of is charity funded options that can never quite meet the demand that is asked of them. More should be done to help these people. I can't even begin to comprehend how it must feel to not know where you're going to sleep at night or where your next meal is coming from..

That is the problem Niall. I completely agree that there should be at the very least be somewhere safe for the homeless to go to and most certainly at nights too.
Especially then freeing them from some of the Police moving them on, some Police don't, in fact some officers look out for those sleeping rough,making sure they are okay.
Unfortunately other Police officers seem to enjoy harassing the homeless.
Charities too can only do so much and they are really being squeezed now too.

However,it is the temporary part of any solution that could cause problems too, as with the guy I have spoken to,everything offered him has been temporary since his life fell into this sad state.
Something temporary would only lead to more disappointment and further problems for the homeless. So many of them would reject it knowing they were likely only to end up back on the streets again.

Offering them and ensuring they have something permanent, is what is needed,something they can know and believe won't be taken away from them again.