Absolutely. But it doesn't work out that way when individuals aren't required to do or cooperate with anything. And when they can continue using drugs without any repercussions, they don't really have a chance.
Perhaps it is best explained by a person who is one of the directors in charge of one housing facility: quote: "HUD is the federal entity that funds and oversees homeless services and provides some general oversight."
https://www.usich.gov/resources/uploads/asset_library/Housing_First_Checklist_FINAL.pdf
from page 2:
"Services are informed by a harm-reduction philosophy that recognizes that drug and alcohol use and addiction are part of some tenants' lives... Substance use in and of itself, without other...
People on that housing program began moving into this area a few years ago. When illegal drug use is permitted, it brings in more crime and more criminals. A previously average neighborhood has become a designated high-crime area where it's no longer safe to live.
However, the same thing has...
It's been a long time since I was in school, so I hope this question won't result in any 'lol' replies; it's a valid question, and is not location-specific.
Does a federal government agency have the right/authority to tell people it's o.k. to break laws?
I would think they don't, but...