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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsHousing IssuesStarted 3yrs agoActive 1 day ago

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

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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?

 @9WVMXV3 from New Brunswick  answered…6mos6MO

If I were in a situation where I've lost my home I would hope to have a good support system to fall back on. Staying with friends or other family would hopefully be an option for me but it is not for a lot of people. They would need more support from the community with food banks, safe places to sleep, opportunities to make some money, ect.

 @9WSVFNVfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Some sympathy and understanding as well as some basic supplies to be able to last a week.

 @9WL6S5Yfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

I would hope to have rehabilitation programs that maybe help get you back on your feet, but i wouldn't want everything handed out to me because then it would be very easy to be homeless.

 @9W8NP9SConservativefrom British Columbia  answered…6mos6MO

Support from the government and the help for opportunities to get back into a house

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

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

 @9H9B62GConservativefrom Saskatchewan  commented…1yr1Y

Yes it should, comfort and personal preference demonstrates the right citizens are meant to have. And they have the right to not want homeless people around them or their children. As well as majority of homeless people are affected by current and past drug use. Which is an endangerment to society.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

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

 @9TMT95Dfrom Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

we shouldn't let these people live in public space

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

 @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…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…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?

 @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

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?

 @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?

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