The following short video captures the plight of homelessness. The defendant explains how he ended up on the streets, life there and how he has lost the will to change.
The victim suffered from schizophrenia and had difficulty communicating.
Our thanks to CBS, Peacock and YouTube for the video
"Well an old friend who had fallen into drug abuse just served his time.in kamloops corrections.
He has been release this afternoon and been driven downtown and was told good luck.
He has no family here, no money and no possessions. He attempted to get a shelter before being released...remember He didn't know time and date exactly.
He contacted me as he as no clothes or anything to wear. I have contacted 4 homeless shelters with voicemails and no returned call. He has not been able to get into Emerald.
THIS IS THE BREAK IN THE GARBAGE SYSTEM OF CATCH AND RELEASE DRUG ADDICTED CRIMINALS!
He is now homeless, no shelter, no money, or clothes. Surrounded by drug use and the need for money.
CMHA ASK WELLNESS BCHOUSING all need to Step up their game."
Our thanks to Kamloops Citizens for Change for the above post.
Medicine Hat, Alberta which appeared to have resolved the homeless issue has found the success lasted a short while.
Volunteers interview a homeless woman behind the remand centre in Medicine Hat, Alta., on Sept. 26. The city has seen an increase in homelessness since declaring an end to the problem last year. (Bryan Labby/CBC)
"A point-in-time count, held every two years, took place the evening of Sept 26. The unofficial number before dozens of volunteers hit the streets to start the count was 17 'chronically, active homeless,' with another two dozen people considered in and out of homelessness."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/homeless-medicine-hat-point-in-time-count-1.6600717