Punishing benevolence: the criminalization of homeless feeding as an act of state harm

The homeless population in the United States increased substantially since the 1980s. As a result, research into homelessness and its effects, as well as policies aimed at addressing this vital social problem, have also grown. While criminologists have examined state actions to control the homeless...

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Authors: Dum, Christopher P. (Author) ; Norris, Robert J. (Author) ; Weng, Kevin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: Critical criminology
Year: 2017, Volume: 25, Issue: 4, Pages: 483-506
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Criminal Justice System
Homeless People
Homeless Population
Public Space
State Crime