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Homeless Populations

Homeless Populations. Ofc . B.P.Corrado, CSPD School Resource Officer Palmer High School 11-15-2012. Your perceptions?. Homelessness is….

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Homeless Populations

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  1. Homeless Populations Ofc. B.P.Corrado, CSPD School Resource Officer Palmer High School 11-15-2012

  2. Your perceptions?

  3. Homelessness is… • Defined in the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence or their primary residence is one of the following: • A temporary place for people about to be institutionalized • Any place not meant for regular sleeping accommodation by humans • A supervised temporary shelter

  4. How Many? • National Alliance to End Homelessness study • 2011 (using data from 2008-2009) • 656,129 homeless people in the United States • 15,268 of those reside in Colorado • 4% increase from 2008 to 2009 • 30 homeless per 10,000 residents Source: www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/state-of-homelessness-in-america-2011

  5. Local Population • 360,890 permanent residents in Colorado Springs • More than 300 homeless in the City

  6. Local Impact • Since June 2008, more than 500 “camps” on public land adjacent to recreational trails and creek beds. • According to Homeward Pikes Peak, the average cost to support a single homeless person for police, fire, and medical services is $54,000 each year.

  7. Why is there a Homeless Population?

  8. Social situations • Home • Relationship

  9. Economic situations • Employment • Finances • Insurance

  10. Psychological situations • Un(der) diagnosed • Unmedicated

  11. Choice? • Resources • Counseling

  12. What works? • Studies have shown that it takes an average of 75 contacts per chronic homeless person before they may consider making a change in their life. • Employment • Services and Referrals

  13. What happens when services fail?

  14. Enforcement • Camping on public property prohibited: • 9.6.110. For public land areas (Enforced by HOT per policy) • Camping restrictions: • 9.9.404 (Used for city parks ) • Alcoholic beverages (in Parks): • 9.9.410

  15. Enforcement (Cont’d) • Littering prohibited: • 9.6.202 • Possession of unsealed alcoholic beverages: • 2.5.712 • Solicitation Prohibited (Aggressive): • 9.2.111

  16. Enforcement (Cont’d) • Solicitation on or near street or highway: • 10.18.112 • Trespass on private property: • 9.6.102 • New City Ordinance • What did we vote for?

  17. What can you do? • Read your handout • Do your own research • Have a plan • National Alliance to End Homelessness • www.endhomelessness.org

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