Trump, homelessness and executive order
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An L.A. County temporary housing subsidy program is facing big cuts this year, raising alarm among homeless service providers.
Youth homelessness is up 44% in Indiana from the 2020-21 school year to the 2023-34 school year. What can be done?
Louisville organizations plan to use $4.5 million in grant funding over the next four years to help families experiencing homelessness by reducing the waitlist for shelter space and providing transitional housing and rental assistance.
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.
Next City reports a study shows criminalizing homelessness does not reduce it, with many cities seeing increased rates post-ordinances.
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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,
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.