The juvenile justice system in Texas in 2011 looks very little like the system of the past. Sweeping legislative changes have resulted in a smaller, more cost-efficient and effective system for juvenile offenders. Today, millions in taxpayer dollars have been saved and community-based interventions are helping to help break the cycle of criminality.
Homeless Services Audits: Overview and Model Legislation
In 2013, the Obama administration offered “Housing First” as the means to end homelessness in 10 years. A decade later, homelessness is more prevalent than ever, and the taxpayer has been financing ever increasing funding to programs that are failing to achieve their stated goal of ending homelessness. Key Points: The “Housing First” approach was...