Brendan Little
@brendanlittle.bsky.social
Writer, filmmaker, substance use/harm reduction consultant and advocate. Founding Policy Director (former), City of Boston’s Office of Recovery Services.
Yesterday I spoke to @nbcboston.com, arguing that break-ins, property crimes, and robberies would decrease at Mass. and Cass if we better invested in public health programs, as opposed to arrests, involuntary commitments, & jail. When unhoused people’s basic needs are met, crime goes down.
August 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Yesterday I spoke to @nbcboston.com, arguing that break-ins, property crimes, and robberies would decrease at Mass. and Cass if we better invested in public health programs, as opposed to arrests, involuntary commitments, & jail. When unhoused people’s basic needs are met, crime goes down.