2018 Equal Justice Conference: The Criminalization of Poverty

On any given night, 600,000 Americans are sleeping on the streets and struggling under the weight of extreme poverty. Kimberly Sanchez talks to Samantha Howell and Tristia Bauman about the criminalization of those struggling with poverty. They discuss what lawyers can do to help, from recognizing and respecting homeless people they see to providing pro bono services. They also address some of the most prevalent issues the homeless face, from overly severe punishment of small crimes to over-incarceration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices