The ethical dilemmas behind plans for involuntary treatment to target homelessness, mental illness and addiction
- Written by Katherine Drabiak, Associate Professor of Health Law, Public Health Law and Medical Ethics, University of South Florida
Involuntary treatment for homeless people aims to help – but also raises ethical debates.Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesOver the past year, cities across the United States have unveiled new policy plans to address homelessness amid rising concerns about health and crime – for homeless people themselves, as well as for surrounding...