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

They shouldnt be allowed however be left with a few warnings and seek mental help and refered to a shelter

There were homeless people sleeping near our apartment building and causing damage to the property and were harassing peope. This made feel unsafe to leave...

I don't think that individuals should be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property, however, I think the regulations and rules of shelter or housing needs to be reevaluated. People often do not want to leave their pets, their drugs if they are addicts, and family members behind (say they are women who can go into a female residential service but cannot bring their partners). Some individuals may be working and cannot attend the shelter at the provided time.

This is a huge issue based on safety and mental health issues in shelters that keep people out of these homes. More needs to be done to ensure the individuals human right to safety in shelters or housing. This is the big issue why I believe they end up sleeping or encamping on public property.

Yes, as long as they're not posing a threat to the general public

Yes, as long as they are respectful and treat the property well (don't vandalize, steal/smash, etc.) because no matter how many houses we build, there is always some people who won't be able to live in them because of underlying circumstances, so giving them access to public washrooms, as well as a space to sleep/eat is in the community's interest for safety of everyone.

Yes, a safe, secure location centralized for homeless encampments supported with health care, food, clothing. And be able to move freely as all citizens can.

Yes, and there could be many valid reasons as to why they refuse the housing in the first place, as there are issues of harassment, sexual assault, racism, safety, and other numerous reasons as to why someone might reject these and choose to live on the street. We need to do this, because public buildings often have amenities that the public can use (washrooms, etc.) and security cameras so if something does happen, we have a record of it and are able to report it to the police, there is also usually adequate lighting, which helps keep people safe, and people who wish to do harm think twice…  Read more as they are visible. Making it harder to find a place to sleep only hurts our most vulnerable, and puts the problem where we can't see it, such as out on Forest Service Roads, or underneath bridges. The only thing that I would add though, is that it's also the responsibility of those who are sleeping there to treat others with respect, don't harass/intimidate or threaten others, and don't leave a mess behind with needles or other garbage that someone could step on/has to pick up.

no, provide them with shelters and homes and food and make it illegal to sleep in public properties

kill them or kick them out

Yes, because we don't entirely know the reasons why they could've refused shelter. It could be because maybe they feel unsafe in that environment, and have had multiple incidents, so while it may be of inconvenience, it's necessary as public property often has necessities (bathrooms, etc) that the homeless need.

Yes. Until will solve the housing crisis.

I think some places could make it a criminal offense, but homeless people should have the option to assisted food, clothing, and healthcare

Yes, because we might not always have the ability to actively be able to care for everyone.

They should create homeless shelters instead.

where else they finna sleep?

no because if a homeless person is camping on my property or anyone else because they could possible steal something from there.

yes as long as they aren't destroying the property

Yes and no becuase I think that they should be able to encamp where they want, as long as it is not intruding other people. They should not be allowed to encamp on parking lots, or in public parks, but if there is a space for them, not in other peoples way, I find that a bit different.

Yes, encampment should be allowed in designated areas of each city, provided with protection and access to needed resources (food, clothing, and medicine)

yes, but give warning

Homeless individual who refuse shelter might have refused based on conditioning or mental health reasons which should be explored.

if they are ok with getting shot