Homeless Rights Protection & Advocacy Initiative
Did you know that homeless individuals often face:
Criminalization
Property Seizure
Property Seizure
Cities often ban sleeping, sitting, or panhandling in public, effectively criminalizing homelessness itself.
Property Seizure
Property Seizure
Property Seizure
Homeless encampments are frequently swept, with individuals' belongings, including vital documents and medications, confiscated and destroyed.
Unfair Conduct
Property Seizure
Lack of Healthcare
Homeless people face injustice in housing, employment, and access to essential services due to their housing status.
Lack of Healthcare
Denial of Due Process
Lack of Healthcare
Homeless individuals experience disproportionately high rates of physical and mental health issues, yet often lack access to adequate healthcare.
Voting Restrictions
Denial of Due Process
Denial of Due Process
Lack of a permanent address and forms of ID creates barriers to voting, disenfranchising homeless individuals.
Denial of Due Process
Denial of Due Process
Denial of Due Process
Homeless individuals may have difficulty accessing legal representation or understanding their rights when facing legal issues.
Exposure to Violence
Exposure to Violence
Exposure to Violence
Homeless individuals are significantly more vulnerable to violent crimes and hate-based attacks.
Barriers to Shelter
Exposure to Violence
Exposure to Violence
Shelters often have limited capacity, strict rules, or may not accommodate families or couples, leaving many without safe options.
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Homeless Rights Protection & Advocacy Initiative
