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The Face of Homelessness in Okanogan County: MYTHS & FACTS

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The Face of Homelessness in Okanogan County:  MYTHS & FACTS
MYTH:  Homeless people are to blame for theft and crime.  

FACT:  Homeless people are more likely to have interactions with law enforcement because most of their daily survival activities are criminalized. They might be arrested for trespassing or loitering.

Learn more from the partners of the Okanogan County Housing Coalition at www.occac.com/livingwithouthousing

Original source can be found here.

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