Expressing support for the development of a national strategic plan to end deep poverty.

recognizes that, even if we are not personally experiencing deep poverty, we are all harmed by poverty and economic inequality;

believes that economic inequality affects health outcomes of those with limited economic resources by increasing chronic diseases, obesity, drug and alcohol problems that ultimately shorten life expectancies, and that there are higher rates of these health issues across all income groups in countries with higher rates of income inequality;

understands that there is no single, simple solution to the problem of deep poverty because some groups are more vulnerable to living in deep poverty than others;

acknowledges that while social science has contributed to the understanding of poverty in general, there are unique contributions that psychologists have made to the understanding of deep poverty;

recognizes that science must be used to address the structural barriers and cognitive processes that lead to, are a result of, and perpetuate deep poverty, and should be used to generate solutions;

believes the Federal Government has a clear responsibility and the capacity to meet basic human needs and to engender respect for the human dignity of people living in deep poverty; and

supports the development of a national strategic plan to end deep poverty, including Federal, State, and local policy solutions that address the complex factors and structures that contribute to deep poverty.