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"Sleeping should not be against the law. The lack of sleep leads to psychosis and hallucinations," said Jeff Roundtree, himself formerly homeless. "Sleep deprivation was used as a torture technique by Japan on P.O.W's during WWII." "This law does not address the root cause of any problems. It just shifts them to other areas." Jamie Manuel, project associate for crossroads continues, "Resources for the poor are overloaded. One night last winter 445 people requesting shelter were turned away." crossroads teaches people to organize and peacefully advocate for their sisters and brothers. During the winter months there are only 630 emergency shelter beds available for those seeking shelter. A one-time street count conducted last April by JOIN showed 1,672 people sleeping outside. Asked about the impact of displacement, law enforcement officials told crossroads that their job is to enforce the law within their jurisdiction. They do not consider themselves responsible for displacing the homeless into other neighborhoods. Ultimately it is the police commissioner, Mayor Vera Katz, who is responsible for police policies. Mayor Katz was not available for comment, she was in New York City discussing plans for a major league baseball team to come to Portland. Three of the proposed sites for a $400,000,000 stadium would be over or next to the I-405 corridor. "Time and again law enforcement and city officials tell us that these laws will direct people experiencing homelessness through the community court system and to social services that will get them off the streets." Said Rachel Langford, a volunteer with crossroads, "At the same time they admit that these social services are overburdened, under-funded, and unable to meet the needs of many homeless citizens." "Time and again law enforcement and city officials tell us that these laws will direct people experiencing homelessness through the community court system and to social services that will get them off the streets." Said Rachel Langford, a volunteer with crossroads, "At the same time they admit that these social services are overburdened, under-funded, and unable to meet the needs of many homeless citizens." When contacted by street roots Myers declined comment and referred questions to Sgt. Brian Schmautz, Portland Police Department's public relations officer. Schmautz said this is not a part of a solution to homelessness. He said he was not aware who was trespassing on ODOT land, nor was he aware of any data directly connecting homeless with larcenies. However he said, "I have talked with officers and most perceive a connection between transients and larcenies." When asked if concentrated enforcement in these areas will simply move people to other areas, Schmautz said, "I don't know, I cannot predict the future." Activist Christian Parenti comments, "The government has a choice, either treat people well or incarcerate them." Jerry Martin, also formerly homeless said, "Well it looks like the city of Portland is moving toward sheltering the poor in jail. Although this solution is probably the most expensive, it does have the allure of not requiring much thought." phone: 503-228-5657 address: 1231 S.W.Morrison KATU 2 News - Portland, Oregon www.katu.com Portland's homeless: A growing problem June 13, 2003 PORTLAND - Walk down many streets in Portland and you'll find plenty of homeless people. Portland's homeless problem is growing, and solutions may be hard to find. Mike Eddy said he sees a number of homeless people on his way to work every day in southeast Portland. Homeless people living out of carts, and hanging out on the streets. Related stories: Street family member still sought for murder Portland's homeless warned to obey laws Land sought for new Dignity Village One homeless man, "Eddie", a Vietnam vet called Portland the best place in the country to be homeless. He has been homeless in Portland for 27 years, by choice. "We know there is help available we choose not to use that," said Eddie. "It's just a lifestyle." That lifestyle infuriates many business owners, who are often left with the mess. Elizabeth Robarts, owner of The Slammer Tavern in southeast Portland, said transients are ruining her business. "We just had two over there sleeping," said Robarts. ". . .you get people that go by if they aren't my regulars they don't want to stop." With homeless camps alongside freeways, and on street corners, you might wonder what the city is doing to help. Portland Mayor Vera Katz admits homelessness is a big problem, and she's appointed Commissioner Eric Sten to a special committee to look into the issue. 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Since 2000, the 60 residents of Dignity Village have battled to gain legal recognition for their encampent of tents, scavenged planks and cardboard boxes, all of which violate the city's zoning codes if defined as "housing." The campground status - which four of five city officials voted for Thursday - gives them the right to stay in their self-regulated tent city. But it also legalizes a lower standard of living for the city's poorest. "Lowering standards is just hard for me to do," said Jim Francesconi, the only city commissioner to vote against the camp, citing the camp's rat problem. Critics of the tent city argued that the focus should instead be on creating affordable housing, but supporters say that solution would take years to implement. Dignity Village was founded four years ago when eight homeless men and women decided to pitch five tents on public land, saying they had nowhere else to go. Waiting lists for shelter beds, a recently released study said, is as long as 12 weeks. The encampent has grown to include its own village council, elected officers, a Web site and non-profit status. It has a Web site and most recently has given birth to a "sister city" - a homeless camp in Osaka, Japan. "Usually, when I became homeless, I went into the woods," said the village's treasurer Tim McCarthy, 56. "I was all alone - this was the first chance I had to be around other people in the same situation." One of the largest hurdles, said Dignity Village Chairman Ron Wold, is the fact that when you are homeless you don't have an address, making it nearly impossible to respond to job ads. "If you don't have a phone number, or a place to get mail, or a place to shower, it gets very hard to get back on your feet again," said Wold, 49, who was living in a motel room until his money ran out in 2002. Jack Tafari, 57, one of the camp's original eight founders, said he used to sleep in a doorway. Portland has an estimated 2,000 homeless people, and 20 homeless shelters run by the city and private organizations. Other cities generally do not tolerate large-scale encampments of homeless people. In October, Seattle cracked down on "The Jungle," a homeless camp in the woods. In Anchorage, Alaska, authorities cleared out about 50 sites in May because of the danger posed by the homeless people's campfires. Until its designation as a campground Thursday, Dignity Village was in legal limbo, relying on the city to extend its lease. "It could be seen as a beacon of hope for people around the world," said one homeless man who took the microphone to address the commissioners. (Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved http://www.portlandonline.com/shared/cfm/image.cfm?id=43821 > > ------------------------ Yahoo! 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