Spokane's Enforcement & Services: A New Approach to Homelessness
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Spokanes New Approach to Homelessness: A Blend of Enforcement and Services
Spokanes shift in tackling homelessness, with a citywide ban on encampments, has shown promising results. Police officers reached nearly 1500 people, issued 730 citations, and offered services over 900 times, with 265 accepting. The focus on chronic offenders downtown, coupled with treatment and case management, has led to improved safety and increased downtown foot traffic. While challenges persist, the early wins suggest that enforcement combined with services can make a difference in addressing street homelessness.
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