Johnson v. Grants Pass
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On July 1, 2024 our partners at the National Homelessness Law Center hosted a Mass Organizing Call
Case Studies on Fiscally Responsible Solutions that Break the Jail-Street Cycle
Criminalizing homelessness through ticketing, arresting, and jailing individuals only perpetuates the jail-to-street-to-jail cycle. However, communities that have adopted affordable housing and essential services have successfully broken this cycle. Case studies show that these initiatives not only improve the lives of homeless individuals but also save taxpayer money by shifting resources from incarceration to housing solutions.
CSH FUSE Initiative in New York City
CSH collaborated with New York agencies to launch the FUSE initiative, offering housing and support to individuals frequently cycling through jails, shelters, and emergency rooms. This initiative not only provided long-term housing stability for participants but also significantly reduced public costs over a decade.
Denver Supportive Housing Social Impact Bond Initiative
A rigorous 5-year study in Denver, Colorado, showed that housing and services broke the homelessness-jail cycle while reducing public costs.
Read about the Denver Supportive Housing Social Impact Bond Initiative
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A Better Way Forward: Proven Solutions to End Homelessness
Resources for Housing Providers, Policymakers, and Community Leaders
Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep, yet homelessness is on the rise as more individuals and families find it difficult to secure affordable, stable housing. CSH offers data-driven, fiscally responsible solutions for state and city leaders who want to shift resources from expensive, temporary fixes to more cost-effective, and lasting results.
Rapid Response to Homeless Encampments
CSH recognizes that community leaders across the country are grappling with homelessness but ticketing, arresting, or jailing homeless people is not effective, sustainable, ethical, equitable, or fiscally responsible.
It is crucial for our leaders to prioritize sensible solutions, such as providing affordable housing and essential support services that help people achieve health and stability. Punitive measures like ticketing or arresting those living on the streets only exacerbate their challenges, making it even more difficult for them to find permanent housing.
Federal and State Policies for a Better Way Forward
CSH offers more than three decades of expertise and data-driven evidence to guide community leaders and policymakers on how to more effectively respond to homeless encampments.
Shifting Resources to Affordable, Supportive Housing Instead of Ticketing, Arresting, Jails, and Institutionalization
Curious about the costs of operating supportive housing, the most cost-effective solution for homelessness? The CSH Supportive Housing Services Staffing and Budget Tool can help you get started, demonstrating that investing in supportive housing is more cost-effective in the long run.
A Proactive Approach: The Case for a Supportive Services Transformation Fund
CSH's Supportive Services Transformation Fund (SSTF) provides a blueprint for states to effectively address homelessness. By reducing reliance on costly crisis responses and institutional settings, an SSTF enables states to adopt a proactive approach, helping individuals move out of or avoid homelessness while evaluating the results.
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