Housing not Handcuffs campaign

The "Housing Not Handcuffs" campaign advocates for ending the criminalization of homelessness and individuals experiencing poverty. It seeks to replace policing and incarceration with supportive Housing solutions, recognizing that stable shelter is fundamental to well-being and public safety. The campaign promotes policies that prioritize housing-first approaches, reduce penalties for low-level offenses related to homelessness, and allocate resources toward social services. Its goal is to treat homelessness as a housing issue, not a criminal one, fostering more compassionate, effective community responses that uphold human dignity and prevent cycles of incarceration.