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Government

Apr. 6, 2007

In Combating Homelessness, Mental-Health-Law Reform Holds the Key

Forum Column - By Michael D. Antonovich - Reform of mental health laws is critical to solving the homeless problem. A Los Angeles County supervisor highlights positive efforts to make a difference.

FORUM COLUMN

By Michael D. Antonovich
     
      The solution to Los Angeles County's homelessness problem is not to spread it to other communities but to reduce the number of people who are homeless.
      To solve the problem effectively, fundamental reform of our mental-health laws must be accomplished, including mandatory psychological and alcohol- and drug-abuse t...

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