Los Angeles, California officials are pursuing a new plan to combat homelessness in the city by paying homeowners to build small houses in their backyards.
The $550,000 pilot program includes constructing a handful of backyard houses or upgrading illegally converted garages for homeowners who agree to allow a homeless person or family to live there. Months later, in February, The Mayor’s Challenge granted them another $100,000.
The NIMBYs blocked housing for the homeless in several cities so they decided to offer payment to homeowners to take them into their backyards.
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Rents under the county’s pilot program would be covered by low-income vouchers [taxpayers], with tenants contributing 30% of their incomes. The county is also sponsoring a design competition, streamlining permits and providing technical aid and financing options.
Seattle Peace Circles
In Seattle, to address violent juvenile crime, prosecutors are using a therapeutic approach involving “peace circles” and burning sage for rehabilitation. Even after a murder charge against their perfect candidate, it will continue.
A judge can actually order the circles to lessen criminal sentences after a teen has already pleaded guilty. Supporters say the focus on healing rather than punishment can deter future offenses.
The approach is on healing rather than punishment, self-reflection rather than incarceration for youth. In the idealistic world of the misguided moonbats, it works. But in reality, jail is a lot safer for their potential victims. Evil exists and some people are incorrigible.
It’s lawlessness, definitely not law enforcement. It ignores the victims.
