Lightning Talk: Innovative Approaches to Homelessness

Featuring

[Moderator] Lisel Petis, Senior Fellow, R Street Institute

Rachel Solov, Chief Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office 

Terrell Curtis, Executive Director, Colorado Safe Parking Initiative

Sonya Harper, Executive Director, Mecklenburg County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Hon. Jennifer Streano, Judge, City of Missoula Municipal Court

Devon Kurtz, Public Safety Policy Director, Cicero Institute

Lt. John Corbett, Commander, Patrol Division 1, Frederick Police Department

Overview

Homelessness is a complex issue closely linked with the criminal justice system, and solving it calls for bold new ideas that address these overlapping challenges. With homelessness steadily rising year-over-year since 2016, the impact on our communities has become impossible to ignore.

Join us for a webinar on innovative approaches to addressing homelessness. The event will feature a lightning round of presentations by leading practitioners from across the political spectrum who are implementing creative and effective solutions in their communities.

Whether you’re a policymaker, an advocate, or simply interested in learning more, this fast-paced session will provide a comprehensive look at what’s working in the fight against homelessness and highlight new opportunities for impact.

Further reading:
Breaking the Cycle: Effectively Addressing Homelessness and Safety—R Street Institute

2023 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress—U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development