We have setup a new YouTube channel for Cooperation Eugene so we have the ability to post recordings of Zoom meetings we host for groups in the area that are doing related work. Now you can subscribe and get notified when new content is posted that you weren’t able to attend.
We hosted a great webinar yesterday called Divesting & Reinvesting in Housing Not Handcuffs. You can check it out here if you missed it.
Laws and policies – that violate constitutional rights, create arrest records, fines and fees that stand in the way of houseless people getting jobs or housing – don’t work. The evidence is clear that homelessness is reduced in communities that focus on housing, and not those that focus on handcuffs.
What is working in other communities and what are some pitfalls we should watch out for as we advocate for sweeping changes in the way we approach community safety? How do we organize our community to cultivate local resilience and implement strategies that invest in regional self-sufficiency instead of punitive measures?