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Debate over children's safety and exposure to drug-related activities
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Council Member Marmorato expresses deep concern about children's exposure to drug-related activities near schools and parks. Assistant Commissioner Linn-Walton attempts to explain the program's approach to maintaining privacy and dignity for individuals seeking services.
- Council Member Marmorato argues that the presence of these programs puts children at risk
- The health department emphasizes their efforts to provide services discreetly and away from public view
- There is a fundamental disagreement on the impact of these programs on children's safety and well-being
Kristy Marmorato
0:57:42
provide But then other children can see that, children who are not exposed to
Rebecca Linn-Walton
0:57:45
this and it's No, no, saying is we I always move someone to where they feel comfortable, and it's removed from people when I'm doing outreach because I want them to have the dignity of privacy even if it's on the street.
0:57:57
So it's not I'm not gonna be doing it in a school.
0:58:00
I'm going to be bringing them somewhere where they're comfortable.
0:58:03
That's why it's so important.
Kristy Marmorato
0:58:04
You're putting children at risk for allowing this activity to even take place by their school.
0:58:09
A school is a safe place.
0:58:11
How can you support that?
Rebecca Linn-Walton
0:58:14
I I mean, I really have to defer to Where's
Kristy Marmorato
0:58:17
this data?