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A CALL TO INVESTIGATE HATE CRIMES/VIOLENCE COMMITTED AGAINST PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS:

Over the past seven years (1999-2005) advocates and homeless shelter providers from around the country have received news reports of men, women and even children being harassed, kicked, set on fire, beaten to death, and even decapitated. From 1999 through 2005 there have been 472 acts of violence, resulting in 169 deaths of people experiencing homelessness, and 303 victims of non-lethal violence. These incidents took place in 165 different cities from 42 states and Puerto Rico. The perpetrators were housed individuals, overwhelmingly teens and young adults.

NCH calls on Congress for a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into the nature and scope of violent acts and crimes that occur against people experiencing homelessness. People who are forced to live and sleep on the streets for lack of an appropriate alternative are in extremely vulnerable situations. We must ensure protection of civil rights for everyone, regardless of their economic circumstances or housing status. Please take a moment to sign on below.

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Print this form and send to: National Coalition for the Homeless 2201 P St. NW Washington, DC 20037-1033 Phone: (202) 462-4822 ext. 19 Fax: (202) 462-4823 Email: mstoops@nationalhomeless.org