OIA Justice Impacted Housing Survey
Purpose:  Once Incarcerated Anonymous is conducting a survey to identify how many people with criminal backgrounds have been homeless after their release from incarceration; how many times someone was homeless after incarceration; the difference between urban, suburban, and rural formerly incarcerated people and housing stability.
Collecting this data is crucial because a proposed hearing was issued on April 10, 2024 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on new regulations governing housing rights for people with criminal  backgrounds:  24 CFR Parts 5, 245, 882, 960, 966, and 982 [Docket No. FR-6362-P-01] RIN 2501-AE08:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule to amend regulations for certain HUD Public and Indian Housing and Housing Programs. The proposed amendments aim to:
Revise existing regulations governing admission for applicants with criminal records or a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.  Address eviction or termination of assistance based on illegal drug use, drug-related criminal activity, or other criminal activity.  Require PHAs and assisted housing owners to consider multiple sources of information (including recency and relevance of prior criminal activity) before making discretionary denials or terminations.  Balance minimizing unnecessary exclusions with maintaining health, safety, and peaceful enjoyment for residents, staff, and communities.  Clarify existing obligations and reduce the risk of violating nondiscriminatory laws.

HUD has designated people with criminal backgrounds as a protected class since October 1, 2021. Individuals with such backgrounds face consistent scrutiny based on their criminal history, whether recent or historical. Redefining Homelessness for people with criminal backgrounds is necessary due to the collective collateral consequences that are associated with having a criminal background, which include but are not limited to mental health and/or substance abuse disorder. This information is vital to future policy changes and innovative programs securing housing provisions for people with criminal backgrounds.

Homelessness Redefined:  Once Incarcerated Anonymous defines Justice Impacted Homelessness – as anyone who has a criminal background, who does not have their name on a lease, anyone who is couch hopping; and/or does not own a house or rental property as being homeless.
Once Incarcerated Anonymous defines Justice Impacted Homelessness Endangerment - as living arrangement agreements (verbal or written) with others (relationship, family, or friend) and are on parole or probation and often threaten to be reported to your parole or probation officer to be sent back to prison or jail.

Volunteering: This survey is voluntary. You will not get paid or will ever be paid for participating in this survey. By participating in this survey, you are contributing your lived experiences to research done by Once Incarcerated Anonymous. By participating in this survey, you are agreeing to release your rights to data, picture(s), video(s), or other information collected by Once Incarcerated Anonymous related to this survey. You understand you have no rights or responsibilities in relation to this survey, how OIA uses this survey, and/or its outcomes.
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**Purpose of the Survey:**

Once Incarcerated Anonymous is conducting a survey to gather data on the housing stability of individuals with criminal backgrounds who have experienced homelessness after their release from incarceration. This survey aims to identify:

- The number of individuals with criminal backgrounds who have been homeless post-release.
- The frequency of homelessness after incarceration.
- Differences in housing stability among urban, suburban, and rural populations of formerly incarcerated individuals.

This data is vital for informing upcoming policy changes regarding housing rights for people with criminal backgrounds, particularly in light of the proposed regulations by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) discussed on April 10, 2024.

To inform others about the new Supreme Court ruled to criminalizing homelessness on June 28, 2024: Grants Pass v. Johnson case.

**Definitions:**

- **Justice Impacted Homelessness:** Defined  as anyone who has a criminal background, who does not have their name on a lease, anyone who is couch hopping; and/or does not own a house or rental property as being homeless.
 
- **Justice Impacted Homelessness Endangerment:**  as living arrangement agreements (verbal or written) with others (relationship, family, or friend) and are on parole or probation and often threaten to be reported to your parole or probation officer to be sent back to prison or jail.

**Volunteering:**

Participation in this survey is entirely voluntary. You will not receive any compensation for your involvement. By participating, you are sharing your lived experiences, which will contribute to the research conducted by Once Incarcerated Anonymous.

By participating in this survey, you agree to the following:

1. **Confidentiality:** Your identity will remain confidential, and any personal information collected will be stored securely. Data will be reported in aggregate form to protect your anonymity.

2. **Data Use:** You relinquish rights to the data, photographs, videos, or any other information collected in connection with this survey. You understand that Once Incarcerated Anonymous may use this information for research, advocacy, or educational purposes.

3. **No Rights or Responsibilities:** You acknowledge that you have no rights or responsibilities regarding how the data from this survey will be used or its outcomes.

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By signing below, you confirm that you understand the purpose of this survey, the definitions provided, and the terms of participation, including the confidentiality of your information.

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**Contact Information:**

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this survey or your participation, please contact:

Once Incarcerated Anonymous  
laresse@onceincarceratedanonymous.org 
562-318-7703

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2.    Are you willing to participate in this survey of your own volition?

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3.      Do you understand the Purpose of this survey?

Once Incarcerated Anonymous is conducting a survey to gather data on the housing stability of individuals with criminal backgrounds who have experienced homelessness after their release from incarceration. This survey aims to identify:
    - The number of individuals with criminal backgrounds who have been homeless post-release.
    - The frequency of homelessness after incarceration.
    - Differences in housing stability among urban, suburban, and rural populations of formerly incarcerated individuals.

This data is vital for informing upcoming policy changes regarding housing rights for people with criminal backgrounds, particularly in light of the proposed regulations by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) discussed on April 10, 2024.

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4.      Do you understand the definitions of Justice Impacted Homelessness and Justice Impacted Homelessness Endangerment?
Justice Impacted Homelessness – anyone who has a criminal background, who does not have their name on a lease, anyone who is couch hopping; and/or does not own a house or rental property as being homeless.
Justice Impacted Homelessness Endangerment  - living arrangement agreements (verbal or written, lease) with others (relationship, family, or friend) and are on parole or probation and often threaten to be reported to your parole or probation officer to be sent back to prison or jail? *
5.      In what state do you live? *
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6.      In what town do you live?

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7.      What is your Zip Code? *
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8.      What is your gender? *
9.      What is your age? *
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10.      What is your race? *
11.      What is your nationality? *

12.      What is the highest grade or education level you have completed? 

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13.      When was your last conviction? *
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14.      Were you ever incarcerated ? *
15.      How long were you incarcerated for the last case you went to prison or jail? Years, Months, Days? *
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16.      Do you have a stable income? *
17.    Are you currently homeless?
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18.      Have you ever been homeless after your release from prison or jail? *

19.      How many times have you been homeless since your last release date from prison or jail?

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20.      What was the reason behind your homelessness?  *
21.      Do you know about credit? *

22.      Do you know your credit history?

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23.      Would you be interested in a Financial Literacy class to learn basic banking?

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24.      Do you want to be a homeowner?

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25.      Do you want to be a multi-family property owner (2–4-unit apartments)?

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26.      Is there any reason you do not want to own your own home or be a multi-family property owner?
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27.      Would you be interested in learning how to become a homeowner or multi-family property owner? *

28.      Do you know if your state is criminalizing homelessness or plans to criminalize homelessness? 

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29.     Would you like a copy of the final report emailed to you? (Yes, please provide email address or No).

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