This historical publication describes the Clinton Administration’s ‘one strike and you’re out’ policy towards criminal activity in public housing. The article provides background on the policy, guidance for PHAs on implementation, and an appendix featuring models of success in fighting public housing crime.

The paper opens with the following quote from then-President Bill Clinton:

“I challenge local housing authorities and tenant associations: Criminal gang members and drug dealers are destroying the lives of decent tenants. From now on, the rule for residents who commit crime and peddle drugs should be one strike and you’re out”

This report is part of the collection of scanned historical documents available to the public.