Donald Trump, homelessness
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An L.A. County temporary housing subsidy program is facing big cuts this year, raising alarm among homeless service providers.
The order, called “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” attempts to defund “housing first” and “harm reduction” approaches to homelessness. Both strategies have played heavily in Mayor Mike Johnston’s housing efforts in Denver, and many researchers say they are backed by evidence.
A former L.A. city prosecutor will run region’s homeless services agency. Critics say she has pursued policies that criminalize homelessness.
"People need homes, not handcuffs; health care, not institutionalization; and above all, compassion, not criminality," said Maxine Waters.
Next City reports a study shows criminalizing homelessness does not reduce it, with many cities seeing increased rates post-ordinances.
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Chicago, is pushing a resolution he drafted to address the city’s growing housing costs as new data reveals the number of homeless individuals across Chicago trending higher.
A local organization has expanded outreach efforts to keep those experiencing homelessness safe in the extreme heat.
On Friday, President Trump signed an Executive Order addressing homelessness, specifically those experiencing homelessness while also fighting addiction or mental illness. According to the White House,
Youth homelessness is up 44% in Indiana from the 2020-21 school year to the 2023-34 school year. What can be done?
The homeless population in Atlantic County increased by 60% this year compared to last year, according to data from Monarch Housing Associates' annual point-in-time count.