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

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

Within reason. Homeless people can't be sleeping on public school grounds, but what do we mean by "public property" here? Do we mean a person who sleeps in a "state-owned" forest or a person who sleeps in a public park at night? There are some people who pose a threat neither to themselves nor others, but are simply unable and unwilling to live in a residence. You can call this mental illness or you can call it neurodiversity. There's a debate here.

Leave it up to the decision of those who own the public property

I mean, they shouldn’t turn down a place to stay. But if they do then idk.

The homeless that have refused available shelter or housing should not be allowed to sleep and camp on public property and should be required to avail themselves of public services

Yes, but the reason they refused should be considered and addressed.

There should be designs public spaces for them to sleep - shouldn’t be permitted to sleep anywhere

There should be designated public spaces where this is allowed and and create more social programs to provide food, clothing snf medicine

improve availability of shelters and housing

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?

The cat-food industry is missing raw materials, if you get what I mean.

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.

No but there should be other areas like parks for those types of people and more social programs to provide more services for them.