Issue Brief: Impact of Encampment Sweeps on People Experiencing Homelessness

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Sweeps do not end homelessness. Grassroots leaders and direct service providers understand that encampment sweeps cause four general problems:

  • Sweeps damage health, well-being, and connections to care
  • Sweeps compromise personal safety and civic trust
  • Sweeps undermine paths to housing and financial stability
  • Sweeps create unnecessary costs for local communities

Each of these problems presents significant challenges to those directly impacted by forced displacement and the service providers who care for them.

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Categories: Best Practices, Clinical Practice, Encampments, Homeless Services
Tags: Issue Brief, NHCHC Resources
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