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Homelessness: Definition in Jersey

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A decision made on 6 October 2022

Decision Reference:  MD-HC-2022-623

Public

Subject: Jersey definition of homelessness

 

Report Title: Jersey definition of homelessness

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Housing and Communities decided to present a report to the States which set out the policy definition of homelessness in Jersey.

Reason for Decision(s):

The independent Jersey Homelessness Strategy includes a recommendation to “understand and define homelessness by providing a statutory definition and clear messages to promote a shared understanding of the issue”. The accompanying report sets out a common definition and conceptual framework for homelessness and this definition has been approved by the Jersey Homelessness Cluster. Although the definition will not be placed on a statutory footing at this stage, it will help guide policy choices and service delivery and provide a platform for developing a statutory definition in the future.

Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or manpower implications.

 

Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the item(s) to be presented to the States Assembly.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Housing and Communities

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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