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Recent Police Reform News
Federal Government not Focusing on Mental Health Response Reform Despite Public Support
Over the past year, many cities have implemented police alternatives for mental health responses. In addition, the momentum for diverting some 911 calls to mental
Support for Police Reform Increasing in North Carolina
(Pasquotank, NC) Andrew Brown was fatally shot by police on April 21st. Brown was killed in his car by deputies who were serving a warrant
A Proposal for a Mental Health Service Provider in Illinois
(Illinois) The Illinois House of Representatives passed a proposal to create an emergency 9-8-8 call provider that will provide mental health professionals that can treat
Durham Redirecting Police Resources into Police Alternatives
(DURHAM, NC) If the city of Durham’s budget passes next month, Durham council members decided on Thursday morning that as many as 20 vacant police
Oakland Removing Police Responses from Nonviolent 911 Calls
Cities has been shifting police responses away from nonviolent 911 calls. This fall, Oakland aims to join those cities. Oakland is launching a pilot project
Orange County Exploring Police Alternatives to Mental Health Calls
Orange County officials are looking for better ways to address mental health crises. Some of the goals Orange County is looking for is a softer
Brussels: Innovative Mental Health Support
A mobile team in Brussels, Belgium that supports people with psychosocial disabilities, or mental health conditions, in their own homes offers an innovative rights-based alternative
Montgomery County Shifting Police Funds to Mental Health Responders
Montgomery County created a crisis center in July of 2020. Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker spearheaded the redirecting of $600,000 in funding to expand
@CrIPJUSTICE TWITTER
During a hearing, Caroline Cuddihy, CEO of Sunnyfield, admits their failure to protect disabled residents from violence. However, Sunnyfield refused to offer an apology to the three residents assaulted and abused by their workers. #DisabilityLivesMatter
https://cripjustice.org/sunnyfield-ceo-unsympathetic-to-disabled-residents-being-assaulted-by-her-employees/
Two support workers at a National Disability Insurance Scheme accommodation provider allegedly assaulted and verbally abused the residents, while trying to evict one resident after her sister had repeatedly raised concerns about what was happening.
https://cripjustice.org/staff-segregated-and-residents-with-disabilities-beaten-at-sunnyfield-disability-services/
The Australian Capital Territory has developed a “segregation” model for students with disabilities, which has lead to children consistently underperforming within these segregated schools. #SegregationIsNeverAcceptable https://cripjustice.org/the-forced-segregation-model-for-children-with-disabilities/
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