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Committee reports positive outcomes from street outreach and Audrey Grevious Center; no action taken
Summary
The Social Services & Public Safety committee reported that since Aug. 1, 2023 the Hope Center made over 800 unique street‑outreach contacts with about 30% resulting in positive housing outcomes; the Audrey Grevious Center reported improved discipline and academic gains for justice‑involved youth. No committee action was taken.
The council received updates from the Social Services & Public Safety committee on street outreach and the Audrey Grevious Center.
Councilmember Reynolds said the Hope Center has made more than 800 unique contacts with unsheltered individuals since Aug. 1, 2023, with roughly 30% of contacts resulting in positive housing outcomes and 63% of intensive case‑management participants exiting to permanent housing. Committee discussion noted possible expansion of downtown coverage and consideration of 24/7 outreach.
Reynolds also summarized the Audrey Grevious Center’s report: the school‑based treatment and education program for justice‑involved youth showed reductions in discipline incidents, reading and math gains, and successful transitions back to district schools. The committee took no formal action on these updates.
