Housing First

Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail. Some police joined opposition to the bill, arguing it could saddle jails with managing homeless people

Advocates gathered at the statehouse this week to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say the legislation would make it harder for individuals experiencing homelessness to get the help they need.

The City of Indianapolis announced a plan Tuesday for housing 350 unsheltered people across the city within the next 12 months.

New book from a local lawyer details the issues that land people in court, possible solutions and the stories of those facing eviction.

The project will offer supportive services alongside a low-barrier shelter — giving people a place to stay while they find more permanent housing.

Documentarian Don Sawyer debuted his latest film this month, a search for solutions to homelessness around the country called Beyond the Bridge.