Author: Glenn Shellhouse
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Homelessness in Colorado Springs: What solutions actually work
Homelessness remains a visible challenge on the streets of Colorado Springs, and people have strong opinions about how best to respond. Some emphasize treatment and accountability first. Others support a housing first approach and believe that stability must come before lasting change. Since the housing first model is the subject of debate, it’s fair to ask…
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GUEST COLUMN: Low-barrier programs are an effective tool to fight homelessness
The Gazette’s Viewpoint of July 22, regarding homeless issues stated that, “The low-barrier experiment has not worked, so it’s time to revert to the old high-barrier model that provided carrot-and-stick incentives to escape the bond of substance abuse.” As someone who is working to reduce homelessness, I disagree and believe there is real-world evidence to…