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Published June 24, 2025
includes commentary from Elizabeth Bowen, associate professor in the School of Social Work, in an article about why hotels have been used to house homeless people in New York. Shelters are required to have enough qualified staff to meet residents’ needs. The staff members generally have at least some training in how to handle populations with complex needs, said Bowen.
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