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HSD News

• Help for non-English-speaking domestic violence victims - News Release, 1/7/09.



• Seattle provides 94% of region’s shelter beds for single adults - Mayor calls for assistance from state of Washington and region. News Release, 10/1/08.



• Mayor Nickels unveils youth violence prevention initiative - New strategy focuses on youth most at-risk of violence. News Release, 9/10/08.



• Mayor announces help for people without bank accounts - City works with banks, credit unions to serve 52,000 “unbanked” households. News Release, 9/22/08.



• Homeless Population in King County - "Homelessness in King County" is a report that reflects our most comprehensive analysis of the homeless population to date residing in the King County area and will help to further guide efforts to end homelessness in our community.



• Youth Involvement in Prostitution in Seattle - "Who Pays the Price? Youth Involvement in Prostitution in Seattle" is a new report released by the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Division. This report by Dr. Debra Boyer was commissioned to guide funding and policy decisions, and to help facilitate a more coordinated response to the problem.



• Strategic Investment Plan - the Human Services Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) Update for 2008-2010 provides high-level policy direction and recommendations for investments in human services. HSD uses the SIP to set investment priorities, guide budget decisions, and select the most effective strategies to meet our mission.

Newsletters

• Life Lines - HSD's e-newsletter to keep you informed about our human services efforts across the city. Read the January 2009 issue.



• Spotlight - published three times a year by the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, provides articles and event information of interest to elders and their families.