Support Not Punishment: Ending the Criminalization of Homelessness

This panel of state and national experts will delve into the harmful effects of criminalizing homelessness and present effective community alternatives. Key cases, such as Johnson v. Grants Pass, and federal and state efforts will be examined. Discover how housing solutions and policy changes can create a supportive rather than punitive approach. Join us to explore innovative strategies that prioritize compassion and support.
Ryan Moser, he/they, Vice President, Corporation for Supportive Housing
Sarah Saadian, she/her, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Field Organizing, National Low Income Housing Coalition
Eric Tars, he/him, Legal Director, National Housing Law Project
Marcy Thompson, she/her, Vice President of Programs and Policy, National Alliance to End Homelessness
Donald Whitehead, he/him, Executive Director, National Coalition for the Homeless
Moderator: Latrice M. Walker, she/her, NYS Assembly member