Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Depends if the landowners happy with it The homeless people may refuse the option of such accommodation due to the danger of violence and prevalence of drugs etc in such accommodation. Real change needs to be made for people who find themselves in this situation

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Depends on 1. the type of public property and 2. the conditions of the sheltered housing refused. I also agree that better social programmes should be put in place.

Depending on the reason for refusal, it’s it’s drug use, then provide free support and rehabilitation

No, if there it causes a significant interference to public life Yes, if there is no disturbance to public life

If they are offered support they should take it. If they choose to sleep on the streets because they don’t want support, leave them be.

I feel like if they are capable of taking a shelter or support they should if they are unable there should be a location in a field with tents fir them to stay

Should have some choice regards what available property they accept and should be delivered as part of a wider social care reform which monitors, mentors and rehabilitates the homeless person in their new setting.

No, but the punishment should be that they are removed and taken to a shelter before further prosecution

The number of people who would actually decline housing is minimal. This a stupid right wing question

No, they should be given a safe place to sleep, whether in a shelter or an encampment created by the council. People have the right to choose, within reason.

Mo, but create more social programs to provide food, clothing, medicine, work experience and career advice.

Shouldn’t be criminal offence but housing should me be more accepting of people with pets and if still refused should not be allowed to encamp on public property

Yes but more should be spent on finding and preventing the root causes of homelessness like mental health issues.

No, we should put more money into converting abandoned building int safe "shared living' spaces that not only give them a bed, food and water but can help the homeless with advice on finding a property, work, drug and alcohol rehabilitation. They have so long in the programme to come through it and accept the help. If they refuse the programme then it should become a criminal offence with the a realistic option of prison.

Yes but if they choose to be homeless and unemployed then there should be limits on what resources are available to them for free

Yea but only for a short period where public officer should assist them and convince them to go to shelters

Homeless shelters need to be patrolled better to ensure the safety of the individuals. Often homeless individuals would rather take their chances on the streets than sleep in a homeless shelter

Yes, but in approved areas not streets and doorways. Should have access to mental and physical health support.

People shouldn’t refuse available shelters but as long as they’re not hurting anyone i don’t see the problem with them sleeping in public.

No, but then their needs should be assessed to find out why they are refusing help and what other options there are.

Yes, but only they've undergone psychiatric assessment. People many but always be in the right frame of mind to make a decision like this.

Buildings owners and building based on locations/agreement of owners etc / case by case basis assessment

I think everyone deserves a second chance in life and a helping hand is all people might need sometimes

More research should be carried out on why this accommodation has been refused and then respond accordingly.

It depends on if the homeless person is mentally and physically healthy and able to work or not. If now then I think he or she does deserved to get help.

no but make homeless shelters

Force them to take shelter, they clearly have mental health issues and can't think for themselves.

I would say no because they refused shelter, but why did they refuse the shelter? Was is too far from where they know, was it unfit for people to live etc.

If they refuse available shelter then it's not clearly not very good for whatever reason so increase funding

Designated areas should be provided for them to sleep in as an alternative. It should be illegal to sleep in other areas that impact other people negatively e.g. financially hindering their business.

Most homeless people would be happy to take shelter or refuge if where is offered is safe and non threatening.

I think that homeless people that have refused shelter should be offered optional shelter I.e. females only/Males only/Young persons only etc to protect people at risk or who have been exposed to physical or mental abuse.

No but spaces should be provided to allow those that are unable to sustain a housed environment to essentially seek shelter where they can access food medical and mental health support etc

This question is far too shallow to encompass the complexities with homelessness. it is not as simple as a person refusing shelter, there could be a lot more issues at hand such as mental and physical illness, fear or manipulation from others such a traffickers and drug dealers. in theory, if a person refuses shelter they should not be offered any further help and criminalised however this is not the reality of what is going on on our streets and in vulnerable communities, these people need more support, empathy and understanding. it is a deeper issue than this question portrays.

Yes, If they do not feel safe then the issue is not where they sleep but why they choose to not sleep in available accommodation.

There should be more charities/soup kitchens and hostels available to the homeless which offer shelter and allow them to get back on their feet. No, not on public property - can ruin the appearance of businesses and can be intimidating for people in some circumstances.

In locations purposefully designed to shelter people in need for the night, along with more social programs...

Give em fake money, they get arrested for fraud after trying to use it, get imprisoned, taking them off the streets and giving them shelter and food :)

Public property is often mistreated by people and groups who wish to live outside the established norms. They exercise their common law rights. If they could be encouraged to respect all of us that live within the larger society then maybe we could reach an acceptable position.

No, make sure there is adequate living space for everyone.

No, incentivise rehabilitation programmes and encourage charities with funding to aid the homeless.

No, but decriminalise and strongly encourage shelters

It should be a criminal offence but instead be taken to jail be taken to a homeless shelter unless they use physical voilence

No, but make different shelters available

So long as they don’t ruin the area in question for everybody

Make shelters better so they can stay in them safely.

Only in certain designated areas

The issue surrounding why they will not accept the shelter/housing needs to be addressed. People can't just live outside because they feel like it. But also, we can't force people to go into substandard housing/accommodation.

No not at all, but they should be provided with safer, monitored and safe places to sleep

Yes because if they dont

I think it depends on where you stay and the psychological state of the individual.

No, but create other options for them

No, providing the available shelter offered is suitable and safe.

No, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, medicine and available shelters.

I don’t think it should be criminalised, but I don’t think they should be aloud to beg openly on the streets during day time. And I do feel awful.

If the homeless don't want the help, then it's their problem

Need to understand why so many refuse the help.

If they need somewhere to sleep/encamp why did they turn down housing? Those that need help should get help with housing, clothing, food etc but they have to accept what they are offered unless they have a seriously valid reason to refuse. If you refuse just to be picky why should you then get to sleep randomly?

They should be admitted to rehabilitation facilities

Not enough nuance. Some people are traditionally "homeless" and that is very different to someone who refuses accommodation because of, for example, previous bad experiences with hostels.

The available shelter should be made safe with security and lockers made available for safe storage of possessions

If there is no where else for them to go then it should be allowed but I also believe we have plenty of space to set up campsites where there could be charity’s working within them to help people get back on their feet

Depends on the type of property and the housing conditions and shelter conditions offered

No, but still offer support with free food, clothing and medicine

There should be designated public areas where this is allowed.

No, we should give them houses

Make sure there is somewhere to live for all homeless people

Make designated areas for them to stay/sleep

Yes and No because they are offered a place but refuse however it would be very bad to not let them use public property

No, but there should be more programs to provide clothes food medicine

no , just make a house (camp) for those people

Depending on the avaliability of said sheleter/housing

Yes, but with certain exceptions (i.e. where they may cause an obstruction or health & safety risk)

Make a ground they can stay at that dosnt affect the public or houses

Yes, but we should be able to move them.

Dependant on why they refused. Hostels and people with mental health issues don't wlways mix. They would need additional support with this.

They should try and if they’re still out in public streets the government should find out why

No, but the standard of shelter/housing should be raised

Depends how good shelter/housing is

Why would they refuse what is available? If anything is indeed available?? How many people fall into. This category?

No make shelters for them

No, they should relocate elsewhere

Yes but also encourage them towards accepting the support offered

they should have a temporary home until they get a job

Yes but only if their case is extreme

they shouldn’t be refused shelter in the first place

Depends on the individual circumstances

There should be designated a d safe areas where they can stay

No, however create more homes

Yes but up to a certain limit

Depends on where it is

No, but they should be mandated to take shelter or housing when offered and not have that choice.

If they are reported enough, then they should be removed

Clearly they ain’t right in the head to be refusing this they need help

free housing

No, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine