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ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Health

White House updates National Strategy for Suicide Prevention to address mental health crisis

Reducing mental health stigma involves extensive reforms like the updated National Strategy for Suicide Prevention by the White House. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Jury Deadlocks on Murder Count Against Ex-Deputy in Killing of Colorado Man

A former deputy was found guilty of reckless endangerment in the fatal shooting of a man who called 911 for help, while a verdict on murder and official misconduct couldn't be reached. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

L.A. tests program to send unarmed civilians instead of cops to people in crisis

LA has started a pilot program sending unarmed civilians to handle nonviolent mental health calls. The program is based on the successful Cahoots model from Oregon.
The aim is to reduce the reliance on police officers to handle nonviolent mental health emergencies, promoting a more specialized and effective response. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Activists Say Police Killing of Ryan Gainer Shows Need for Community Safety

Fatal police shooting of Black, autistic teen in San Bernardino sparks calls for alternative crisis intervention approaches.
Disproportionate use of force against disabled people of color highlighted in the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department incidents. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Kamala Harris announces new office to implement red flag' gun control laws

White House establishes a national office for red flag laws to combat gun violence.
Funding for the initiative comes from the justice department. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

Australia needs a national approach to dealing with mental health incidents, ACT police chief says

Mental health incidents should be attended by clinicians, not police when lives are not at risk.
Calls for a national overhaul of mental health incident response by advocating for clinicians, not cops, to attend such cases. [ more ]
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