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Council member inquires about new DHS sanctions policy for shelter residents
1:05:49
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Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces a new sanctions policy being implemented by DHS, which could potentially result in shelter residents being removed from shelters for misconduct or lack of effort in obtaining housing or public assistance. She specifically asks about the policy's application to mental health shelters and shelters serving people with disabilities.
- Cabán expresses concern about the policy's impact on vulnerable populations
- The council member seeks clarification on the scope and implementation of the policy
- The question sets the stage for a detailed explanation from the commissioner
Tiffany Cabán
1:05:49
I I wanted to ask you about a I I've I've heard that there's a a a new policy, a sanctions policy that's, getting set to start.
1:05:57
I know it's something that's been used in the past by DHS that's being brought, back essentially saying that shelter residents who engage in in either misconduct or don't make efforts to obtain housing or public assistance can, then be kicked out of of the shelter.
1:06:13
And so I I just wanted to ask, you know, a few questions about that.
1:06:18
One is if whether DHS plans on implementing this policy at any mental health shelters or shelters that serve people with disabilities who have been granted, reasonable accommodation requests.