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New York failed Jordan Neely, homeless advocates say
[BBC] Only a scribble of graffiti in black ink, reading "Rest in power, Jordan Neely" gives any indication of what had transpired on Monday. But above ground, his story is sparking a heated conversation around homelessness and the city's ability to protect its most vulnerable residents.The 30-year-old's personal story suggests a series of failures in the system for dealing with homeless people in New York City, advocates say. They cite a lack of mental health support and housing resources, and a dearth of professionals deployed to provide direct, experienced aid to people in distress. New York state senator Jabari Brisport, a Democrat, believes "there are people all across the income spectrum who are in need of" mental health services. Posted by: Skidmark 2023-05-07 |
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