Housing First

Seattle and King County’s disturbing results of Housing First and Harm Reduction

Seattle and King County’s disturbing results of Housing First and Harm Reduction

Two very troublesome facts were revealed last week which provide more evidence that the progressives’ “Housing First” homeless policy and “Harm Reduction” drug policy are failing to end the suffering that is taking place on our streets. These numbers are similar to those in other progressive West Coast cities and states. These facts require us...

A Housing-First Approach Won’t End Homelessness

A Housing-First Approach Won’t End Homelessness

By Ginny Burton In 2015 I secured my first position with one of Washington state’s largest nonprofits in Seattle. During my interview I was asked if I could explain harm reduction. My answer, which I called a friend ahead of time to inquire, was “meeting the person where they are at.” I didn’t really understand...