It has been an emotional week for homeless communities in DC and New York City… culminating with the arrest of a suspect in the shootings and murders of homeless men. The homeless are some of a city’s most vulnerable. The crimes highlight just how exposed they are to violence. How can the homeless be better protected?
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Dr. Altaf Husain, Associate Professor, Co-Chair, Human Behavior & The Social Environment, Howard University School of Social Work
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Kelly Mikel Williams, Advocate for the Homeless, Board Member, The Covenant House DC