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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Housing support for justice-involved individuals
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The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice emphasizes the crucial role of housing in successful transitions from incarceration to community life, highlighting its impact on safety and recidivism rates.
- MOCJ provides transitional housing with the goal of connecting individuals to permanent housing
- Research shows that meeting housing needs significantly reduces the likelihood of committing future felonies
- Individuals whose housing needs are met are 30% less likely to commit a felony compared to those without housing support
- Stable housing is seen as a key factor in promoting safety for both justice-involved individuals and their communities
Deanna Logan
1:48:46
Housing is a key component of a successful transition from incarceration into community.
1:48:53
MACJ provides transitional housing with the goal of connection to permanent housing.
1:48:58
For so many of our justice involved individuals, stability translates to safety, both for them and their communities.
1:49:07
Mach j research found New Yorkers who previously whose previously unmet housing needs are satisfied are over 30%.
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Just wanna make clear.
1:49:17
30% more likely to commit not to commit a felony than someone who returns to community from jail without housing support.