One of the defendants on trial for the murder of Jessica Kate Williams, a young homeless Portland woman, plead guilty yesterday and was sentenced to life in prison.
Last year I wrote a paper on the murder that is available for download:
Jessica Williams Did Not Have to Die: A Faith Perspective on Violence and Homelessness in America
The sad truth is that this verdict does nothing to help other homeless kids get off the street where they face violent situations all the time. There has been no real movement from public officials to increase services to this vulnerable population.
Outside In is one place trying to help. Visit their web site and consider volunteering or contributing in honor of Jessica’s life.
