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7.2 More Sinned Against than Sinning? Homeless People as Victims of Crime & Harassment
Novac, Sylvia; Hermer, Joe; Paradis, Emily & Kellen, Amber
Homeless people are more often victims of crime than housed people. This chapter draws on a survey that explored the experiences and views of homeless individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system or been victimized. The survey found that homeless individuals appreciate the need for law and order, but are critical of perceived unfair policing practices, especially differential treatment of racialized persons. Also, although homeless individuals experience a high level of victimization, they are reluctant to report crimes to the police and feel alienated from police protection.
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6/16/2009
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