The Examination of Social Policies for the Homeless in Türkiye

Year 2025, Volume: 18 Issue: 5, 3091 - 3113, 19.09.2025

Emel İştar Işıklı

https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1553716

Abstract

This article examines the phenomenon of homelessness and its impact on cities. It first addresses the causes of homelessness, highlighting the roles of economic, social, and structural factors. The issues faced by homeless individuals are detailed, emphasizing critical concerns such as access to healthcare, social exclusion, and psychological challenges. The article then presents examples of social policies implemented worldwide to combat homelessness, discussing their effectiveness and sustainability. Focusing on Turkey, it explores the efforts of local and central governments in addressing homelessness, with specific attention to the activities of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, as well as municipal initiatives. Ultimately, the article underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to combating homelessness and offers suggestions for effective and innovative solutions. This study aims to contribute to the development of social policies for the homeless and provide a comprehensive perspective on tackling homelessness.

Keywords

Homelessness , Social Policy , Urban Policies , Turkey , Homeless

Türkiye'de Evsizlere Yönelik Sosyal Politikaların İncelenmesi

Abstract

Bu makale, evsizlik olgusunu ve bu sorunun kentler üzerindeki etkilerini derinlemesine incelemektedir. İlk olarak, evsizlik ve nedenleri ele alınarak, ekonomik, sosyal ve yapısal faktörlerin rolü açıklanmaktadır. Evsiz bireylerin karşılaştığı sorunlar detaylandırılarak, sağlık hizmetlerine erişim, sosyal dışlanma ve psikolojik zorluklar gibi kritik konulara vurgu yapılmaktadır. Ardından, Dünya genelinde evsizlikle mücadelede uygulanan sosyal politika örnekleri sunulmakta, bu politikaların etkinliği ve sürdürülebilirliği üzerine tartışmalar yapılmaktadır. Türkiye özelinde, yerel ve merkezi yönetimlerin evsizlikle mücadele çabaları, Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı, İçişleri Bakanlığı ve Çevre, Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği Bakanlığı’nın çalışmalarına odaklanılmakta; belediyelerin evsizlere yönelik hizmetleri de ele alınmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, evsizlikle mücadelede çok disiplinli bir yaklaşımın önemine vurgu yapılarak, etkili ve yenilikçi çözümler için öneriler sunulmaktadır. Bu çalışma, evsizlere yönelik sosyal politikaların geliştirilmesine katkı sağlamayı ve evsizlik sorununun çözümünde kapsamlı bir perspektif sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.

Keywords

Evsizlik , Sosyal Politika , Kent Politikalar , Türkiye , Evsiz

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