Last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to address homelessness through stricter enforcement measures. Clark County housing agencies warn it takes the wrong approach and could shift resources away from services that help alleviate homelessness.
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Source: The Columbian
Clark County housing agencies push back against executive order prioritizing treatment over Housing First model
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