Homelessness is a hot button topic that Judge Florence Taylor Barner encounters every week in Community Court. So it’s no surprise that she recently attended the 8th Annual Homeless Community Symposium at Hope South Florida to learn more about how homeless services are addressing the needs of those on the street. Judge Barner also separately accepted a proclamation from the City of Fort Lauderdale declaring November National Homelessness Awareness Month. Being aware can make a difference. In Community Court, Judge Barner addresses low-level misdemeanor crimes and municipal ordinance violations with innovative solutions that include community service hours, mental health treatment or substance abuse treatment in lieu of incarceration. Thank you for all you do!
