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Utah launches ARCH program to address homelessness, repeat offenses
What happened
Utah launched the ARCH Project, a state initiative aimed at helping individuals who repeatedly cycle through homelessness, jails, and emergency services. The program provides structured supervision and support services to qualifying individuals with repeated misdemeanor convictions, with the goal of achieving long-term stability.
Timeline
- KUTV 2News Utah launches ARCH program to address homelessness, repeat offenses
- KJZZ Utah launches ARCH program to address homelessness, repeat offenses
- KSL ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness
- ABC4 (YouTube) Utah Department of Corrections introduces ARCH Project
- Fox 13 Utah's Department of Corrections converts a halfway house to a sort-of homeless shelter
- Salt Lake Tribune Legislators spent millions on homelessness. Now, a new state facility aims to divert those who commit lesser crimes from jail.
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Utah launches ARCH program to address homelessness, repeat offenses
— Utah launched the ARCH Project, a state initiative aimed at helping individuals who repeatedly cycle through homelessness, jails, and emergency services. The program provides structured supervision and support services…
ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness
— Utah launched the ARCH Project, a state initiative offering resources, treatment, and employment support for repeat offenders facing homelessness. The program, funded with $6 million annually, provides an alternative…
Utah Department of Corrections introduces ARCH Project
— The Utah Department of Corrections has launched the ARCH Project, an initiative aimed at breaking the cycle of homelessness, substance abuse, and criminal justice involvement through targeted intervention and…
Utah's Department of Corrections converts a halfway house to a sort-of homeless shelter
— The Utah Department of Corrections has converted a halfway house into a homeless shelter aimed at 'high utilizers'—individuals who frequently cycle through jails, hospitals, and shelters, costing the state millions…