TULSA — The courtroom is crowded. The hallway, too. Those who arrive early have a seat. The rest stand or pack the hall.

It’s familiar territory for Amy Forsythe. In her previous job, she helped find housing for the homeless and eviction court was a regular stop. Today, Forsythe, 45, is here so the JGS Real Estate Company can evict her from her home.

Forsythe owes $2,656 in back rent.

Most people here are poor. Some groups such as Legal Aid, Restore Hope, Community Cares Partners and the Homeless Alliance attempt to help. Many Oklahomans facing eviction still do so without legal assistance.

Like Forsythe, many have taken the day off from work in an attempt to keep the roofs over their heads.

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Forced Out: Skyrocketing Rent, Evictions Pushing Thousands Out of Their Homes