Jason Jaeger has actually been homeless for more than a years. Like lots of in his position, he’s collected legal difficulties along they way.
The Homeless Resource Fair in Lakeside on Friday was an action towards clearing his record and getting help with his fight versus addiction.
” I hope it opens doors for me into a various method of life,” stated the 32-year-old. “I got a couple warrants, like a couple misdemeanors. And I was informed that we might get those determined … most likely likewise some drug rehab I might enter into.”
Superior Court Judge Roderick Shelton has actually seen lots of people in Jaeger’s circumstance. He stated it’s vital they get more than simply a shower and a warm meal. They likewise require legal help.
” So what we’re doing here is that if the individual might have a warrant from some little violation, or some little misdemeanor case, we can take care of all that here today,” Shelton stated.
Once their records are cleared, people can take much better benefitof other services Amongst those at the Lakeside occasion were programs for health care coverage, food stamps and well-being. There were likewise services to change recognition files.
” When we ask people to go to 10 various locations to have a clean slate with their life, it’s not working,” San Diego County District Lawyer Summer season Stephan stated. “So this design is working and we have actually seen the successes.”
Jaeger is positive that he’ll include to the success story.
” I have actually attempted to get tasks however they’re not permitting me with the misdemeanors, I’m going to get them cleaned up,” he stated. “So if I get them cleaned up, I can get a task anywhere.”
This is the 6th Homeless Resource Fair held in San Diego County given that November 2021. Stephan stated more will come in locations throughout the area.