Years of research and advocacy around criminalization of homelessness and increasing violence committed against people experiencing homelessness has shown that added protections are needed to preserve the civil rights of people experiencing homelessness. Moreover, the over-representation of people of color among those experiencing homelessness requires further dedication to principles of equity and equal access to public resources. NCH staff work to educate public officials and local advocates about the importance of passing protections for those without housing in the United States.