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Why wait until AFTER someone is experiencing homelessness before providing intervention? Take 60 seconds to learn about the PROactive approach of our eviction prevention program. Help change a life today at https://lnkd.in/eVYNr3st

As of today, local and state governments can pass laws and ordinances making homelessness a crime, arrest vulnerable individuals who are experiencing homelessness, and prosecute them for the trauma of being homeless. Learn more: https://ow.ly/N17y50Ss3jR Now more than ever, housing resources and shelters are critical to the health, well-being, and long-term success of the most vulnerable members of our community. Support House of Hope: https://ow.ly/82Cr50Ss3jO

Today’s #SCOTUS 6-3 ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Oregon is a huge blow to survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Any efforts to end the crises of IPV and homelessness must recognize their connection. With domestic violence shelters frequently full and other emergency shelter options limited, it is not uncommon for survivors to choose a car or a public space over their home as the safest option in which to reside. This ruling sets a dangerous precedent that could criminalize survivors by shifting the responsibility of "fixing" homelessness to the police, a tactic that has consistently shown to have no effect in helping the unhoused. Unhoused people deserve compassion, respect, and dignity, none of which was shown by SCOTUS in this decision. We urge Virginians to work together on true solutions to homelessness in our communities, to have compassion for all people, and protect public spaces for everyone, including the most vulnerable amongst us. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/3xLcUvB

Myth Busting with Urban Pathways and Care For the Homeless for the HPA Week of Action! Immutability is not a requirement for protected classes! Just because homelessness may be temporary status, does not mean they should not be afforded protection! Learn more at passthehpa.org.

As we witness yet another encampment eviction of our unhoused neighbors, we will continue to raise awareness of the impact of evictions and the continued criminalization of homelessness in Washington, D.C. Encampment evictions do nothing to end homelessness, and we must shift the way our city and government agencies are responding to this crisis: https://bit.ly/4dkbFTp

Your Opinion Matters! November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM). The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is rebranding NRPM to better reflect the needs of youth experiencing homelessness. We need your help to choose a new name that resonates with our community and stakeholders. Please take 1-2 minutes to complete this survey. Take the poll here: https://lnkd.in/gEs3_su3

October already! Its that time of year when services supporting people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, are considering what their provision will be over the winter period 🥶 To support your planning and implementation of Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) locally and better understand the importance of SWEP take a look at this guidance 👇 https://lnkd.in/ey5g9kns

On April 22nd, the Supreme Court is set to hear #JohnsonVGrantsPass, a pivotal case challenging the criminalization of homelessness when shelter is not available. Rather than punishing the individuals who have no shelter or housing option, we need to embrace sustainable solutions that have shown real success in ending their homelessness. To learn more, visit >https://lnkd.in/ghyn9a7Z #HomelessnessIsSolvable #JohnsonVGrantsPass.

🌟 🏠 Hey there! By June 30th, a decision will be made in the #JohnsonVGrantsPass case. The case will determine if cities can prosecute people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow and blanket even when there are no safe shelter options. We want to hear your solution to the homelessness problem in Tarrant County. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below👇 Learn more:

#FACT: Youth’s legal and justice services are vital for preventing and ending experiences of homelessness. If you are involved in #YouthHomelessness prevention, please take this survey to be a part of the effort to increase our knowledge on the often overlooked and unmet youths’ legal and justice needs: https://ow.ly/Wrxp50TfKzB