Homelessness

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studied arrest records in Baltimore and discovered that even though homeless people were more likely to commit non-violent and non-destructive crimes, they were less likely to commit violent crimes against people. (NLCHP) The crimes that these people are committing are necessary to keep them alive. These crimes include sleeping, eating, and panhandling. Making it illegal to perform necessary daily activities in public when homeless people have no where else to go makes it impossible for homeless people to avoid violating the law. (NLCHP) Another myth about homeless people is that they do not work and that they get their money from public assistance programs. A study done in Chicago discovered that “39% of homeless people interviewed had worked for some time during the previous month”. (NLCHP) Many of the people who do not work are actively trying to find jobs, but are discriminated against by the work force. In an interview done at the River Street Homeless Shelter I found ...

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using these bans against the homeless to “try and run them out of town”. (Jim) Many of these laws that discriminate against homeless people are in direct violation of the constitution. The first amendment says that “Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech.” (Constitution) Making it illegal for homeless people to ask for money limits their right of free speech. The National Law Center on and Poverty released a report about Hopper 4 homeless children attending school. Homeless children are often denied their right to attend public schools because of residency requirements. Also, for many homeless children, it is impossible for them to obtain birth certificates and ...

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