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| Pilot housing program between Tacoma, Department of Corrections would help offenders |
| By thenewstribune.com - Christian Hill |
| Published: 04/04/2013 |
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The City of Tacoma and state Department of Corrections are working together to head off problems that can arise when recently released prison inmates move into neighborhoods. The city and state are poised to finalize an agreement — the first of its kind in Washington — to launch a pilot program using state rental vouchers to improve housing conditions for offenders and lessen impacts on neighborhoods. The city has limited authority to dictate where offenders can live and, in the case of sex offenders, no authority due to constitutional protections. In response to community and City Council concerns, the city and state agency began meeting last year to look for ways to improve the system. Council members raised no concerns following a presentation about the program during a Tuesday study session, and it appears they will sign off on the agreement April 16. Read More. |
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