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LOS ANGELES () — A new California law is ensuring that homeless outreach workers are not punished for offering their services.
Also known as SB 634, this bill prohibits cities and local governments from citing, fining or arresting outreach workers and service providers who assist homeless people, even in areas where encampments are considered illegal.
Hope the Mission outreach workers, who were recently providing service to those in a homeless encampment in Canoga Park, are thrilled about the new law.
“They continue to do their job passionately, but a little bit more at ease because now, they don’t have to worry about them being criminalized for just offering services,” said Marnie De La Cruz. She added how she was once homeless and knows how difficult that life is.
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Don, an individual who has been homeless for a couple of years, emphasized how vital resources are during storms.
“If it wasn’t for them, I don’t know what we do, because nobody else would be on our side,” said Don.
Outreach workers at Hope the Mission and similar organizations continue to provide assistance to those experiencing homelessness, but now with added legal protection.
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