News Report | July 30, 2021
Denver Supportive Housing Social Impact Bond Program Decreases Arrests & Police Contacts
The Denver Supportive Housing Social Impact Bond Initiative (Denver SIB), which launched in 2016, reduced police contacts by 34% and reduced arrests by 40% during the period from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020. Participants in the initiative, who were referred to supportive housing, experienced eight fewer police contacts and four fewer arrests than those who received usual services in the community. Participants also had two fewer jail stays and spent an average of 38 fewer days in jail than those who received usual care. This represents a 30% reduction in unique jail stays and a 27% reduction in . . .