Beyond Homeless: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes, and Transformative Solutions explores how well-meaning policies have often failed to address the root causes of homelessness, resulting in unintended consequences that perpetuate the crisis. Chair and CEO of the Independent Institute and author Mary Theroux sheds light on how bureaucratic systems, regulatory barriers, and one-size-fits-all approaches frequently overlook the individual needs and potential of those experiencing homelessness. She emphasizes real-world, transformative solutions that focus on human dignity, community-based initiatives, accountability, and empowerment rather than dependency. Through research, lived experiences, and innovative case studies, Theroux demonstrates that lasting change comes not from expanding systems of control, but from fostering compassion, opportunity, and personal responsibility.