Possible Solution: De-Criminalization of Homelessness

    This policy would be extremely effective in assisting the homeless population. One of the largest obstacles faced by the homeless population in California is that they have no way of protecting themselves against state violence. Given this, and the fact that being a marginalized population should grant them Extra Agency, it's important that they receive some form of legal representation should they face it's right from their Community or state. While policies like this have never been experimented with, the unique position of the California homelessness crisis makes it an ideal time to try this policy. Moreover, during the training period for public prosecutors, if the consequences of the program go awry under the stewardship of the contracted firms, legislators can always end the program prematurely. The pros of this policy include: offering rights to the homeless that they are not normally given,  preventing displacements or mistreatment of the homeless population, and potentially decreasing homelessness via settlement money from the lawsuits. Conversely, there are several downsides to this policy. namely there's no mechanism to stop a potential snowballing of cases against the state. This could lead to California making massive payouts, which could compromise on other social programs or potentially lead to tax increases 

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