The Criminalization of Homelessness and How to Help the Unhoused

Presentation & Discussion with: Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Access Services and the Community Justice Project

During this virtual presentation, legal advocates will explain the current issues around the criminalization of homelessness, including new developments at the US Supreme Court and how they will impact people in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.

Also covered will be common legal issues experienced by unhoused people, how Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Access Services, and the Community Justice Project can help, and opportunities for collaboration.

Presenters:

• Mark Boorse Director of Program Development Access Services
• Erica Briant, Director of Community Engagement & Training Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
• Charles Burrows Staff Attorney Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
• Marielle Macher, Executive Director Community Justice Project