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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Violence Against the Homeless: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The numbers tell a grim story. From 2015 to 2022, there were over 42, 000 reports of violence against people experiencing homelessness. That's a lot of people hurt. The reports show a steady increase each year, except for 2020. That year, during the pandemic, the numbers dropped. But in 2021, the re

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