In the wake of the #SCOTUS Johnson v. Grants Pass decision allowing the criminalization of #homelessness, we expect an influx of people seeking refuge in #Atlanta. Our Chief Development Officer, Kellie Glenn, spoke to Atlanta News First about the ruling’s implications. Our commitment to meaningful solutions like housing, case management, behavioral health care, and outreach remains unwavering. Help us assist our unsheltered neighbors with the compassion they deserve. Give now at hopeatlanta.org. cc: Julio Carrillo
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Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) strongly denounces the recent decision by the Supreme Court, which permits the increased criminalization of homelessness. This ruling not only exacerbates the challenges faced by our most in need populations but also undermines the fundamental principles of compassion and humanity that our society should uphold. At CSPNJ, we have long been committed to supporting and uplifting individuals experiencing homelessness. Our Wellness Centers across NJ, serve as a critical resource for those in need, offering essential services and support to help them transition to stability and self-sufficiency. The decision by the Supreme Court stands in stark contrast to our mission and threatens to dismantle the progress we have made in assisting the unhoused. This ruling will inevitably lead to more individuals being criminalized for their circumstances rather than being provided with the necessary resources and support to improve their situations. It places an undue burden on our society and further marginalizes those who are already struggling to survive. We call upon local, state, and federal leaders to take immediate action to protect the rights and dignity of unhoused individuals. Now, more than ever, we must stand united in our commitment to social justice and the humane treatment of every member of our community. CSPNJ will continue to advocate for the rights of the unhoused and work tirelessly to provide the support and services they deserve. If you are living unhoused and face any discrimination or unfair treatment/enforcement, please reach out to Pam Baker - Deputy Director of Unhoused Services - at (732) 618-9694, or Heather Simms - Deputy Director of Advocacy Services - at [email protected] for immediate response; or contact one of our Community Wellness Centers for support. All 19 of our centers and contact information are listed at https://lnkd.in/ed-riU8B.
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…but where will they go? This is a critical question. I believe we can all agree on two facts, we have a homeless crisis, and we want to get people off the streets. But criminalizing their circumstances shows a lack of understanding of the conditions that resulted in people ending up there in the first place. We continuously want to blame the individual because that absolves us from any responsibility for their situation. Seeing the unhoused daily and their numbers growing is an uncomfortable reminder of how we, as a society, have failed. The lack of empathy with this position, which we’ve heard time and again, seems to miss the big point, if we criminalize sleeping in the street, where we suggest these individuals go. We have to address the endemic issue that puts people on the streets, we have to address the policy shortcomings, the economic policies, improve our health system and we have to build more and faster. We just have to do more. This did not happen overnight, and it can’t be solved overnight but we must find our empathy, our political will, and support those who propose humanistic solutions if we are to solve this problem. Short term fixes are not solutions. #roofsnotjails #housingisaright #endhomlessness #affordablehousing https://lnkd.in/g6DHx-xk
A Supreme Court Case About the Rights of Homeless People Went Better Than Expected
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San Francisco faces a pivotal choice, as Mr. Boudin rightly notes: will it be "beacon of progress or a cautionary tale of lost values?" SF's homelessness crisis mirrors a nationwide dilemma, yet we're stuck in a Groundhog Day cycle of re-upping on mass incarceration and policing, despite knowing effective solutions. We know what to do. It's time for action, not repetition. #housingisahumanright #housingcrisis #homelessness #housingjustice https://lnkd.in/gKaAAqn4
Opinion | San Francisco leaders turn to U.S. Supreme Court instead of facing their failures on homelessness
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a disappointing ruling stating that the U.S. Constitution does not protect people experiencing homelessness from cruel and unusual punishment. Arresting or fining individuals for homelessness is inhumane, expensive, and fails to address the root causes of the issue. Our outreach teams play a crucial role in our strategy, working tirelessly to reduce the criminalization of homelessness. By fostering personal relationships with our neighbors and building trust, our teams become vital resources for the community. As one of the largest outreach teams in Atlanta, we remain committed to collaborating with our partners and law enforcement to mitigate the impact of this ruling on the most vulnerable in our community. https://lnkd.in/e7zbw2Cp #Homelessness #CommunitySupport #Outreach #HumanRights #Atlanta
BREAKING: Supreme Court ruling will make homelessness much worse
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We must seek understanding before judgment. A lot of conversations in the homelessness debate is about refusal of services . Some cities like Boston is attempting to make it sound a person refuses services for homelessness the they will be arrested. This goes against housing first and the rights of those that refuse services. In America we have the freedom of choice. It is up to us to create better programs that the people express needing and wanting to use instead of how we currently build programs. We cannot lead a hoarse to tainted water an expect them to drink. We have been poisoning those that fall through the cracks and now search to punish for not drinking tainted water. We must overcome this by listening to those who refuse services and create empowerment one person at a time. #housingcrisis #empowerment #homelessnsss
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Recently, I was asked about my thoughts on encampment displacements, and I believe this article articulates the complexities and consequences most effectively. It delves into the nuanced challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and the broader social implications of displacement. As we continue to search for sustainable solutions, it's crucial to consider the voices and experiences of those directly impacted by these policies. #Homelessness #SupportiveHousing #SocialWork #PolicyAnalysis
Newsom’s push to enforce anti-camping laws repeats California’s past mistakes on homelessness
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In New York State, more than 1 in 3 individuals will experience abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Access to safe & affordable housing is one of survivors' greatest, most urgent concerns. Learn more about the state of #DomesticViolence and #homelessness in New Destiny Housing Corporation's new report: https://lnkd.in/epbBGmuy
A Crisis Compounded: The Dual Crises of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
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Always happy to see more options coming online. Though I view this from a human case lens rather than a business case, I appreciate the need for sustainable and responsible services. Going as far as we can upstream to assist our neighbors is the best approach. "The Urban Institute tracked people’s usage of emergency services, hospital stays and the criminal justice system before and after moving into Sanderson. The national think tank found that the first 250 residents had cost the government a total of $7.3 million per year when they lived outside and in shelters. After they were housed, researchers found a 40% reduction in arrests, a 30% reduction in jail stays, a 65% decrease in detox services and a 40% drop in emergency department visits." "The institute’s research also found that 86% of people in the program were still housed after one year, and 77% were still housed after three years." City of Lakewood WellPower Jefferson Center for Mental Health Jefferson County, Colorado City and County of Denver State of Colorado #supportivehousing #homelessness #housingfirst #localgovernment #humanright #responsiblegovernment #dignity https://lnkd.in/grk_WUtm
Colorado’s growing approach to solving chronic homelessness: Permanent housing with few rules
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At ISBH, we have witnessed firsthand the profound negative impact that punitive measures have on individuals experiencing homelessness. Sweeping encampments and criminalizing homelessness only serve to exacerbate the crisis, causing further trauma and instability for those already in vulnerable situations. These actions do not address the root causes of homelessness nor do they provide sustainable solutions. Moreover, we must acknowledge that such punitive measures disproportionately affect marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This policy perpetuates systemic inequalities and undermines efforts to create a more just and equitable society. https://lnkd.in/ebzHUZug #HousingIsHealthcare
California Governor’s Politically Expedient Order to Demolish Homeless Encampments Ignores Evidence of Ineffectiveness - CSH
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Liberty movement leader in policy & litigation | Pacific Legal | Notre Dame | Double Gator | Ex-Chief of Staff,SD Gov Kristi Noem | FreeCon | Views my own.
Thank you to Fox News TV for publishing my latest piece ~ on an important "homeless rights" case out of Oregon that has the potential to upend the way cities have addressed homelessness for time immemorial. The best way to address the homeless crisis long term is to relax strict zoning laws that have contributed to the high price of housing our nation faces; costs that make it hard for many to afford housing. By making it easier and cheaper to build housing, we will get more housing- Increase supply, and the prices will go down. Econ 101. I'll have more to say about that in our PLF amicus brief on the case, which we expect to file later this winter. Meanwhile, in my op-ed, I talk about a different issue the case opens up: that is, does the Constitution demand that the government do things for us, or does the Constitution protect us from the government interfering with our rights to pursue what we want to pursue? Here, the Ninth Circuit said that local governments owe the homeless a bed/a place to sleep. If that's true, then years of Court precedent are about to be swept away. https://lnkd.in/g6pF5Sx6
The Supreme Court case that could help cities clean up homelessness
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3moIt's an absolute honor to serve and advocate for our unhoused neighbors. I'm proud to live in a city and be part of an organization that provides solutions with compassion and dignity.