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Most shelter denials cited violence or threats; commissioners press for alternate placements and DPH role
Summary
HSH told the commission that the most common reasons providers deny shelter entry are acts of violence, threats or disruptive behavior; commissioners urged planning for alternative placements and closer collaboration with DPH for high-acuity clients.
HSH reported to the Homelessness Oversight Commission that shelter denials at adult and transitional-age youth shelters are most often associated with acts of violence, threats of violence and other disruptive behavior that threaten site safety.
"This data is for the 24 adult, or transitional age youth shelters. As you can see here, the most common reason a shelter denial of service is due to acts of violence," Executive…
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