Summary
Midvale’s current approach of using detention to manage homelessness isn't working and is just a revolving door. Experts are pushing the city to pivot toward actual mental health and disability support to get people back on their feet.
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Impact analysis
Shifting from jail costs to social services could save taxpayer money by reducing the high burden of emergency room visits and repeat arrests.
The unhoused population gets the help they actually need, and the rest of us get a safer, more functional city.
No groups negatively affected
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