Homeless Court

Santa Monica’s Homeless Community Court is a problem-solving court program that addresses the legal issues of homeless individuals with the purpose of connecting them to services and permanent housing. By addressing root problems that lead to criminal behavior participants are less likely to repeat offenses that land them back in front of a judge. 

Homeless Community Court (HCC) Outcomes: February 2007 through June 2019

301 total participants

181 (60%) completed the program

120 of program graduates have moved into permanent housing