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A Local Perspective – Sophia Fisher
During lunch there was a homeless man on a bench playing guitar and singing. When lunch was he came over to our group and he began to play and sing […]
by Young Judaea
December 27, 2016
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Short Vs. Long Term – Raviv Cohen
Today’s experience of meeting with police officers and learning about the homeless in Santa Monica was interesting to see. Specifically,  how homelessness and mental illness is practically handled in a […]
by Young Judaea
December 27, 2016
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A Texans Point of View – Jennifer Greenspan
On the third day of Hannukah, we attended the Santa Monica Police Department. We traveled downstairs to a room that they described as the “squad room.” Being from Texas, I […]
by Young Judaea
December 27, 2016
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Yearning to Make a Difference – Sylvia Atwood
The first day of Alternative Winter Break, to me, served as an introduction into the major homeless problem that LA faces. We met with a police officer who was a […]
by Young Judaea
December 27, 2016
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Three Questions – Rachel Powell
This is my fourth year participating in alternative winter break, my third year in Los Angeles. I have met many PEOPLE. I put an emphasis on the word people because […]
by Young Judaea
December 27, 2016