Residents and staffers voice safety concerns about some homeless housing facilities

Earlier this year, KUOW reporter Amy Radil brought us the story of Catherine and her son CJ.

After years of living on the streets, and struggling with mental illness, Catherine was able to move CJ into Hobson Place, one of the city’s biggest permanent supportive housing facilities.

But after move-in day, CJ faced new challenges. Catherine says there was drug dealing inside and outside Hobson Place, and her requests for help went unanswered.

And after that story aired, Radil heard from other sources that this issue is not unusual.

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Since 2015, Seattle has seen a big push to develop supportive housing facilities. These units are available to residents living with mental illness, substance abuse orders, physical or mental disabilities, and extreme poverty.

KUOW's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis talked to Radil about the safety issues affecting residents in supportive housing.

And later, we'll hear from DESC executive director Daniel Malone about the organization is trying to do to address safety concerns.

Listen to the full interview with Amy Radill and Daniel Malone by clicking the play button at the top of the story.