"It is hard, even with the best of intentions, to operate a therapeutic program inside a facility whose larger purpose is focused around danger and control."
"Of the 1,000 people who were booked into jail in January of 2025, over 40 percent were booked again sometime last year - half of whom had charges related to using or possessing drugs."
"The city attorney's office found that the RESET Center poses a high legal risk to the city."
In 2025, San Francisco increased arrests of drug users to address public drug use. While some arrested individuals receive treatment plans and medications, many do not engage in treatment and repeatedly return to jail. A significant portion of the jail population suffers from addiction, prompting the city to consider alternatives like the RESET Center for inebriated individuals. However, legal concerns arise regarding the classification of the RESET Center as a detention facility that may not comply with state standards.
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