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

Yes

Yes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

No, and make it a criminal offense

No, but housing provision should also be made for those who don’t want/aren’t able to live in a busy communal environment.

if there is adequate shelter and programming available, they should not be allowed to camp. if there is not, they should be allowed to camp and additional programs for food/clothing/medicine should be promoted in tandem with social workers staying in close contact with groups facing the issues

Work on identifying relationship of homelessness with societal disintegration and address long term social dimensions. In short run create special programs to rehabilitate homeless persons permanently.

No, depending on the situation. Some public places should not be allowed. We need to create social programs to provide them free space with food and clothing, and medicine

Not in all public property, but make sure there are other places they can stay and have access to food, clothing and healthcare.

No, but make shelter and housing better to decrease chance of refusal

Depends on the quality of the available shelter or housing.

Let’s find out why they won’t go into a shelter first

The government should ensure homeless have guranteed shelter.

No, only if available shelter or housing was safe.

If the shelter of housing is safe and they still refused it, then they are not allowed to sleep on public property.

Yes, but only if they don't cause any nuisance.

How might a community's approach to homelessness reflect its values, and what would you suggest as an ideal solution for all parties involved?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

How might your perception of public spaces change if you saw someone sleeping there, and what does that say about society's collective space?

Yes, but in designated encampment areas that do not interfere with the daily commerce of businesses. Utilize state and community social programs (and create more, if necessary) to provide free food, clothing and medicine, and continue to offer available shelter or housing

They shouldn't get criminal records or anything, but it also depends on the area. There should be areas designated for homeless people to be able to encamp or sleep. Some shelters don't allow dogs/cats and their owners need them for emotional support because there is probably mental health issues going on too.

Yes, but in designated encampment areas that do not interfere with the daily commerce of businesses. Utilize existing social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine, and continue to offer available shelter or housing

create programs that allow them to get help to better themselves

Yes, and as individuals we should try to help within reason

We should create a program to give all homeless citizens somewhere to live

"Everything" is now public or government property. Homeless should be allowed to seek/find/make safe shelter where it does not affect others. As well as be held responsible for that areas well being.

Yes, as long as the owner of the public property consents and the homeless person isn’t harming others.

It should be up to the owner of the property

No, but open outdoor spaces where it is allowed should be provided

Yes, but in designated encampment areas that do not interfere with the commerce of businesses. Utilize existing social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine, and continue to offer available shelter or housing

Yes, but only outside of city limits.

No, but ensure there are services and funding to shelter them in the way they need to be sheltered and feel safe (which may not be in a conventional homeless shelter). Also expand shelters that take in entire families. Many people turn down shelter because it requires breaking up their family (many don't allow husbands/fathers, etc.)

No, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine as well as better and safer shelters as current are not at all "safe" spaces, which is why many refuse to stay.

Depends where the property is and what its use is for.

Yes, but designated areas. Increase social programs for food, clothing and medicine and do not allow panhandling. Give people the resources they need to get back on their feet but don't allow panhandling to be a way of life.

Yes, but still protected outdoor shelters and not within a certain distance from schools

It depends on how close the public property is to a residential home or neighborhood.

Yes, but not public property within city limits.

Yes, but only if the owners signed something allowing for the homeless to encamp on their property, as long as they don't hurt or bother anybody. Otherwise, create more social programs to provide basic necessities such as food and water, clothing, shelter, etc. if they need it.

No, force them to join military

No, because I question the quality or intentions of the offers for shelter.

If they are given available shelter and housing and they refuse it then that is your own fault that you aren't allowed to sleep on public property.

Yes, as long as it is not on private property.