Caution is Needed When Considering “Sanctioned Encampments” or “Safe Zones”

Communities are working to address the immediate safety and living conditions of people who are unsheltered, and some guidance is needed as they consider sanctioned encampments or safe zones as a part of their response.

In this document, we consider some of the costs and consequences of such settings and their potential impact on a community's systemic efforts to end homelessness.