Hate Crimes and Violence against People Experiencing Homelessness
Description:
Over the past decade (1999-2008), advocates and shelter workers around the country have received news reports of men, women and even children being harassed, kicked, set on fire, beaten to death, and decapitated. From 1999 through 2008, there have been 880 acts of violence committed by housed individuals, resulting in 244 deaths of homeless people and 636 victims of non-lethal violence in 267 cities from 46 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC.
Type of Resource:
Fact Sheet
Publication Date:
2009
Location:
United States