A recent poll shows that 90% of New York City voters favor expanding involuntary commitment laws for those suffering from severe mental illness, reflecting widespread concern for public safety. Conducted by Tulchin Research for the Association for a Better New York (ABNY), the survey revealed that voters believe it is more compassionate to treat mentally ill individuals than to leave them untreated on the streets. Additionally, 73% of respondents reported an increase in public safety incidents involving untreated mentally ill individuals in recent years, indicating a pressing demand for change.
Of the 600 voters polled only 4% said they were opposed and 8% were undecided as support for change was overwhelming in all parts of the city and demographic groups.
91% of voters also agreed with the statement that 'it is more compassionate to provide involuntary treatment and care for people with severe mental illness than it is to leave them on the streets'.
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