Eugene
New Community Court program funded by a federal grant aims to unravel a toxic knot of homelessness, minor offenses, and community safety impacts, city officials say
Eugene, OR – According to the city officials, the new project reportedly connects shelter and targeted support to some unhoused individuals charged with misdemeanors like trespassing, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and other non-violent charges.
City officials also said that the main goal will be to create personal stability and disrupt behaviors detrimental to the community, which Community Court sees repeatedly.
Participants will be identified through assessments that consider prior conviction and other life factors and needs, by Court staff and the local service providers they work with.
Community Court is a Eugene Municipal Court program that aims to improve community safety and reduce misdemeanor activity, promoting responsibility in participants, through supervised community service and direct connections to social service providers.
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