Criminalization

Criminalization means using fines and arrests to address homelessness

Thousands Oppose Using Arrests and Fines to Address Homelessness 

Kansas State Capitol Building where legislators are considering funding for homelessness tied to camping bans

Kansas Bill Could Fund Homeless Shelters with a Catch: Enforcing Camping Bans

criminalization of homelessness

The Criminalization of Homelessness is Harmful to Police

Homelessness in Kentucky

Kentucky Passes Controversial Bill to Ban Street Camping Despite Advocate Opposition 

homeless woman in Grants Pass

Amber

Police Force Homeless Man To Relocate Twice In 24 Hours

Mississippi

How police actions like writing tickets can fuel the homelessness crisis

How Police Actions Fuel Homelessness Crisis

Neighborhood watch impact on neighbors without walls

Neighborhood Watch Groups and Their Anti-Homeless Crusade

criminalizing home people and poverty

Why Do We Have Rules Against Helping Homeless People in Need?

Will California's Proposition 1 help address homelessness or make it worse

Why Housing Advocates Are Sour on California’s Proposition 1

Treating mental health crisis - treatment not trauma program

What If There Were No Mental Health Crises?

homeless woman resting in Miami park in Florida

Florida Passes Public Camping Ban as Homelessness Increases

Camping Ban Ineffective

Damning Report Says L.A.’s Camping Ban Is Ineffective

anti homeless sentiment and criminalization

As Homelessness Rises, Will Anti-Homeless Sentiment Rise With It?

Beth Sandor discusses upcoming Supreme Court Grants Pass case

Housing and Legal Experts Weigh in on Johnson vs Grants Pass Case

legislators voting in template legislation

Why Template Legislation is a Terrible Political Play for Homelessness

criminalization police arresting homeless people arizona

Critics Slam Arizona Lawmakers for ‘Discriminatory’ Approach to Homelessness

supporting homeless people hunger

How Hunger is Weaponized and Samaritans are Criminalized