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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsHousing IssuesStarted 3yrs agoActive 1wk ago

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

The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is to ensure that everyone who is at risk of homelessness, or who is homeless, is legally entitled to meaningful help from their local authority regardless of their current status. It does this by defining the service that local councils and other public bodies must provide to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The law requires councils to provide that help at an earlier stage than previously, with the objective that this will decrease the likelihood that people will become homeless.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If you were in a situation where you lost your home, what kind of support would you hope to receive from the community?

 @9WTCWF4answered…5mos5MO

I would hope to receive help getting mental and emotional support from the community as well as getting help finding a job

 @9WM6R89answered…5mos5MO

Food, water, the chance to use a shower or sleep on the couch for a few nights if it's cold, basic human decency.

 @9W5QP38from Pennsylvania  answered…5mos5MO

I would hope to receive help getting mental and emotional support from the community as well as getting help finding a job

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Reflect on a time you felt out of place; how would you feel if you were asked to move just because you were trying to find a resting space?

 @9Q6LKBXanswered…9mos9MO

Pretty bad but move on because you don't always get what you want

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How can society balance compassion for those without homes with the interests of the community at large, especially regarding public property usage?

 @9H8CTJPanswered…1yr1Y

Provide enough public spaces suitable for such use, but ban it in other spaces.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What's the importance of having a personal space to you, and how does that influence your view on individuals seeking such space in public areas?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you had no home and didn't feel safe at available shelters, where would you go, and why might public property seem like the only option?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Why do you think someone might choose the insecurity of the streets over the security of a shelter, and what does that decision reveal about shelter systems?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might a community's approach to homelessness reflect its values, and what would you suggest as an ideal solution for all parties involved?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might your perception of public spaces change if you saw someone sleeping there, and what does that say about society's collective space?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In your opinion, should comfort and personal preference play a role in whether people without homes can use public spaces for encampment?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think removing encampments makes homelessness less visible but does nothing to solve the issue, or do you think it helps the community? Why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you feel public spaces should be shared among people with different needs, including those seeking shelter?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If you were living in an encampment, what daily challenges do you think you would face that others might not realize?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you believe cities should provide designated areas for encampments instead of moving people around, and why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If a homeless encampment existed near your home or school, how would you feel about it, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How does your view of public safety tie in with the idea that some may need to use public spaces as temporary shelter?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Have you ever seen someone living in a public space, and what was your first reaction to that situation?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine being given housing options that didn't meet your needs; how would you want communities to support you in a way that respected your choices?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What responsibilities do we have to ensure the safety and dignity of all individuals in our neighborhoods, including those who prefer to stay on public land?

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