Joyce Brown, also known as Billie Boggs, rose to prominence as an advocate for homeless rights after being involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital in New York City in 1986. A former secretary, she became homeless and camped on the streets, gaining attention as the first subject of Mayor Koch's initiative to address visible homelessness. However, she fought back legally against her treatment, launching a significant lawsuit that drew attention to civil liberties and mental health issues specific to the homeless population, famously asserting, "I'm not insane, just homeless."
Joyce Brown, known as Billie Boggs, became a pivotal figure in the fight for the rights of homeless individuals after her involuntary commitment due to mental illness.
Facing involuntary psychiatric treatment as a homeless person, Brown launched a landmark lawsuit that highlighted the intersection of mental health, civil liberties, and homelessness.
Collection
[
|
...
]