IUB CCJ (Dr. Natalie Hipple) is proud to have partnered with researchers at the University of Arkansas Sociology and Criminology (Dr. Kayla Allison) and the CSG Justice Center to release a new resource that helps law enforcement agencies better respond to homelessness.
Homelessness is a growing crisis in America, increasing by 12% between 2022 and 2023 alone. While there are a range of ideas about how to address this issue, in many places across the country, law enforcement officers are still typically the default first responders to these kinds of community concerns. This publication details how communities can strategically plan for and assess their law enforcement homelessness response efforts, using a shared vision, a logic model, and regular assessments to determine if the response is achieving its intended goals. It also discusses the importance of expanding the knowledge base of law enforcement practices and strategies to establish a set of national standards for effective and successful homelessness responses.
This new resource, Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Law Enforcement Responses to Homelessness, translates insights from our recent study into practical guidance for agencies.
Learn more here!
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