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New York City Implementing Police Alternative for Mental Health Calls
A new pilot program in New York City will allow mental health and crisis workers to respond to mental health emergencies instead of law enforcement.
Police alternatives being examined for Sonoma County police departments
The Santa Rose Police Department is pursuing a program that operates 24/7 and would provide unarmed professionals trained in nonviolent interventions for specific responses. Some
Grassroots organization in Minneapolis pushing for police response alternatives
In Minneapolis, police are involved with every 911 call including calls regarding mental health crises. Taren Vang called 911 expecting mental health professionals to arrive
House Proposal That Funds Mental Health Providers For Mental Health Emergencies
“Four Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill aimed at reducing violence against people with mental illnesses by supporting the creation of special units that
Potential Police Reform In Virginia
Virginia congressmen began an agenda to reform policing in Virginia days before the special session began in August. Proposed legislation encompassed overhauling police practices, changing protocols when
Indianapolis Mobile Crisis Assistance Team
(Indianapolis, IN) The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department established a mobile crisis assistance team (MCAT). If an officer needs help assisting someone in a mental health
Some Charlette 911 calls shifting to non-police responders
(Charlotte, VA) A safety reform approved by the city council will shift certain responsibilities from police to mental health clinicians. “CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings
Marcus Alert Bill that expands crisis responses for mental health emergencies passes house
(Virginia) A bill recently passed the Virginia house and senate that would affect mental health awareness responses. The bill will create the Marcus alert system
@CrIPJUSTICE TWITTER
During a protest, Cape Town metro police were caught on video tossing a disabled man out of his wheelchair after a verbal altercation with him. An officer proceeded to kick the disabled man while he was on the ground.
https://cripjustice.org/police-officers-throwing-disabled-man-out-of-his-wheelchair/
Whenever I post something critical of the mental health industrial complex, it brings out much fragility. Yes, there are good people working in fucked systems. I have a right to critique these systems. It's not about you. It's about past & present harms perpetrated by the field.
Crip Justice at Virtual Abilities Expo this weekend. We will also be doing a demo at our booth at 1pm pt Sunday on how to protecting against police violence during a mental health crisis. Registration for the expo is free and at: https://www.abilities.com/virtual/ https://cripjustice.org/crip-justice-appearing-at-virtual-abilities-expo-this-weekend/
The Disability Royal Commission first all indigenous hearing will be held in Brisbane and will focus on the challenges and concerns Indigenous parents face living with a disability.
https://cripjustice.org/disability-royal-commission-hosting-first-all-indigenous-hearing/
Tomorrow I’m representing @cripjustice #AbilitiesVE2