address the underlying causes of their poverty we are merely performing legal triage We advocate for systemic reforms such as rehabilitative sentencing In lieu of the homeless ID: 630886
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Street Democracy was started to bring legal services to the homeless wherever they are. Legal issues are not the only bars jailing our clients. Unless we
address
the underlying causes of their poverty, we are merely performing legal triage. We advocate for systemic reforms such as rehabilitative sentencing. In lieu of the homeless paying hundreds of dollars in fines, making their living situation worse, they sign up for counseling, enroll in job training, and regularly volunteer in their community. This alternative will allow clients to better themselves and be a positive impact to the people around them. Within 6 months of graduation from the program, 97 percent of graduates had stable housing, 91 percent had stable income, 90 percent had no contact with the criminal justice system, and 100 percent had no new misdemeanor or felony charges. If you have questions or would like to get involved, contact president and lead attorney, Jayesh Patel. Jayesh Patel313-355-4460jayesh@streetdemocracy.org Like us on Facebook and join the newsletter at streetdemocracy.org!
Street Democracy was started to bring legal services to the homeless wherever they are. Legal issues are not the only bars jailing our clients. Unless we
address the underlying causes of their poverty, we are merely performing legal triage. We advocate for systemic reforms such as rehabilitative sentencing. In lieu of the homeless paying hundreds of dollars in fines, making their living situation worse, they sign up for counseling, enroll in job training, and regularly volunteer in their community. This alternative will allow clients to better themselves and be a positive impact to the people around them. Within 6 months of graduation from the program, 97 percent of graduates had stable housing, 91 percent had stable income, 90 percent had no contact with the criminal justice system, and 100 percent had no new misdemeanor or felony charges. If you have questions or would like to get involved, contact president and lead attorney, Jayesh Patel. Jayesh Patel313-355-4460jayesh@streetdemocracy.org Like us on Facebook and join the newsletter at streetdemocracy.org!Slide3