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Resource – The Public Health Impact of Encampment “Sweeps”

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  • Jamie Davis
    Keymaster
      May 29, 2026 at 11:55 am by Jamie Davis

      Encampment sweeps are not a solution to homelessness—they are harmful, destabilizing, and often deadly for people already living in vulnerable conditions. Research shows sweeps disrupt access to healthcare, medication, identification, and community support while making it harder for outreach workers to maintain care and connection.

      Jennifer Carroll recently shared her resource, The Public Health Impact of Encampment “Sweeps” on OSNN, which outlines the documented harms of these practices and why public health experts oppose them. Sharing on the Hub as it’s an important resource for anyone interested in evidence-based responses to homelessness.

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