Scale Of Violence Against Rough Sleepers Revealed

A new report by homeless charity Crisis has revealed the shocking level of violence and intimidation homeless people face in England and Wales. Researchers speaking to people sleeping rough found:

More than one in three have been deliberately been hit, kicked, or experienced some other form of violence while homeless.

·         Over one in three (34%) have had things thrown at them.

·         Almost one in 10 (9%) have been urinated on while homeless.

·         More than one in 20 (7%) have been the victim of a sexual assault.

·         Almost half (48%) have been intimidated or threatened with violence whilst homeless.

·         Six in 10 (59%) have been verbally abused or harassed.

Read more on the Crisis website.