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A Homeless Bill of Rights (Revolution)

A Homeless Bill of Rights (Revolution). Sara Rankin , Seattle University School of Law Article link in National Law Center ’ s Report & on NCH website Link available at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2376488 . Surveys current efforts in 9 states and Puerto Rico

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A Homeless Bill of Rights (Revolution)

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  1. A Homeless Bill of Rights (Revolution) Sara Rankin, Seattle University School of Law • Article link in National Law Center’s Report & on NCH website • Link available at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2376488. Surveys current efforts in 9 states and Puerto Rico • Different substantive and strategic approaches • Potential challenges and benefits

  2. Substantive Considerations Positive rights • Housing, healthcare, food, workforce training Negative rights (freedom from…) • Discrimination • Violations of general constitutional rights to privacy and property, etc. Anti-criminalization

  3. Strategic Considerations End goal • Enactment (even modest) • Public dialogue, awareness of top priorities Timeline • View of incremental progress Starting point • Go big? How big?

  4. Range of Models Puerto Rico (enacted) Rhode Island (enacted) California • Status • Substantive provisions • Strategic hallmarks

  5. Puerto Rico Status • Series of laws enacted since 1998 Substantive provisions • Ex. Shelter, nourishment, healthcare, workforce training, and anti-criminalization Strategic hallmarks • Implementation and enforcement • Administrative entity

  6. Rhode Island Status • Enacted; inspired CT, IL, HI, VT, MO, MA Substantive provisions- negative rights • Ex. Use and move freely in public spaces, equal treatment, privacy, property, discrimination Strategic hallmarks • Enactment priority • Monitoring; incremental development

  7. California Status • Proposed last session; regrouping Substantive provisions • Ex. housing, legal counsel, anti-criminalization Strategic hallmarks • Sticking to substantive priorities, especially anti-criminalization provisions • Advancing public dialogue and awareness of priorities

  8. A HBOR in Washington? Short series of roundtable discussions (first at SU) • Sign up sheet to stay informed • Sticky notes: What other questions do you have about HBORs? Other participants in roundtable discussion? Suggested agenda items?

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