Ajlouny expressed surprise about the county's plans, saying, "And then we find out they're talking about a jail diversion program and we're like shocked." Away from the conventional notion of transitional housing, the focus now is shifting towards offering counseling to residents involved in the justice system, reflecting broader societal challenges. His concerns highlight the unexpected nature of such decisions impacting local communities, sparking debates on the appropriateness and timing of these changes.
Resident Ajlouny voiced mixed feelings about the program stating, "The judge is going to put them here instead of in jail. Well that's probably a good program and good to have counseling, it could be a really good thing, but c'mon, us?" His statement reveals the tension between the benefits of rehabilitation and the local residents' unease about housing justice-involved individuals in their communities.
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