Tragic Shooting Exposes Police Response Failures in Crisis Care
A tragic police shooting during a mental health welfare check raises urgent questions about crisis intervention and officer training in Fairfax County.
Emotional Outcry Sparks Urgent Call for Police Reform After Child’s Trauma
A Chicago police officer reassignment follows bodycam footage showing excessive force on a mentally ill child, igniting concerns over police practices.
Bold Shift: Ending Police-Only Crisis Calls
In the wake of the fatal police shooting of an austistic Black teenager, discover alternatives to police response in mental health crises, focusing on community care and non-coercive intervention strategies for safer, compassionate support.
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