As condições de vida e de trabalho da população em situação de rua do Centro Histórico de Salvador, Bahia

A study of homeless populations in Salvador de Bahia's historic center reveals that structural factors, not just social assistance needs, drive homelessness. While most homeless individuals—predominantly male, Black, and of working age—lose family ties due to unemployment, substance use, or violence, the research suggests that addressing systemic causes is key to prevention. Using quantitative and ethnographic methods, the study highlights that providing shelter alone is insufficient; a preventive approach targeting root causes like economic instability and social exclusion is necessary for sustainable solutions.

Veras, R. M., De Souza, G. B., De Macedo, B. T. F., & Guerra, D. K. (2014). As condições de vida e de trabalho da população em situação de rua do Centro Histórico de Salvador, Bahia. Cadernos de Pesquisa Interdisciplinar Em Ciências Humanas, 15(106), 161. https://doi.org/10.5007/1984-8951.2014v15n106p161