Ep. 20 - Laura Riley - Homeless Advocacy: Advocating for and working with unhoused populations

We are in the Lounge this week with Professor Laura Riley, the Director of the Clinical Program at UC Berkeley School of Law and the author of "Homless Advocacy." Professor Riley's discussion with our host, Krystal Norton, covers the stigma faced by unhoused people in the United States, the history of homelessness within the country, how being an effective advocate means competently and compassionately working with people experiencing homelessness, and models for homeless advocacy. The two also consider potential or current solutions and strategies like decriminalization of certain acts, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), litigation to create precedent, and more.Please be sure to check out Professor Riley's book, "Homeless Advocacy," available here.You can learn more about Professor Laura Riley here.If you haven't already, give us a follow on X and Instagram (@lawschoollounge). All five-star reviews on any platform are much appreciated. They help get the show out there!**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including whether to act or refrain from acting in conjunction with a legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content due to the constantly evolving nature of the law and legal education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.