Yeah, I have history with this issue but I'm not an absolute expert. There are many that don't want help. There are a good number that want change but are completely helpless at the bureaucracy that they have to navigate alone. The most effective people I've come across were at the salvation army. Their numbers when I was connected were 2-3 times more effective at getting homeless back into jobs and living accommodations than any other group. That was 8-10 years ago if I remember correctly.
Also peddlers usually aren't the homeless; the people that need help aren't the ones asking.
Maybe. First you should check out https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_230 which explains websites generally aren't responsible for users posting their own content. However, that's not a clear protection from anything. If you end up with blatantly illegal material, you will be investigated and forced to turn over data, surrender equipment, etc. They would have to prove that you were aware and complicit, but it's generally not worth the trouble unless you're making money from it. That being said if you got a lawyer that is familiar with section 230 to look over a disclaimer and your intentions, you're probably fairly protected. Also, the smaller you are, generally you're much less likely of being targeted should something happen.
Disclaimer; I'm not a source of defensive legal advice.
Yeah, I have history with this issue but I'm not an absolute expert. There are many that don't want help. There are a good number that want change but are completely helpless at the bureaucracy that they have to navigate alone. The most effective people I've come across were at the salvation army. Their numbers when I was connected were 2-3 times more effective at getting homeless back into jobs and living accommodations than any other group. That was 8-10 years ago if I remember correctly.
Also peddlers usually aren't the homeless; the people that need help aren't the ones asking.