"The stark truth becomes clear: violence is a constant threat for people experiencing homelessness. And as often is the case, stigma distorts the truth."

“The number of homeless people killed in NYC is increasing.”

“[John Doe], who is believed to be in his 30s and regularly slept in hallways and stairwells of the Samuel Gompers Houses building on Pitt St., was set on fire as he dozed on a third-floor landing.”

“Violence against the unhoused rarely draws attention or public outcry.”

“A New York City subway rider who police say was randomly stabbed to death while he slept on the train has been identified as a beloved soccer player. Friends of Akeem Loney say the 32-year-old was a gifted soccer player who played for the local league of Street Soccer USA, which helps homeless people through soccer.”

My Friend Jordan Neely Was Homeless and in Mental Distress. But He Was Not Expendable.

"We must disrupt the culture that poses unhoused people as a threat. Passing the Homeless Protection Act is an essential step toward recognizing the dignity and rights of unhoused individuals."