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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: first responders

Posted inPerspectives

To stop police shootings of people with mental health disabilities, I asked them what cops – and everyone – could do to help

by Jennifer Sarrett December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

Police are almost always the first responders in cases of mental health crisis. Too often these encounters turn bad, even deadly. But police were never meant to be in charge of US mental health care.

Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Instead of more policing, a model to provide more services

by Curtis Black May 24, 2018
Posted inLetter to the Editor, Perspectives

Why are police our first responders to the mental health crisis?

by Elisabeth Wallich April 23, 2018April 23, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice

U. of C. police shooting came at time of increased stops, continued disparities

by Jonah Newman April 6, 2018October 7, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice

Police districts in black, Latino areas top calls for mental-health crises

by Adeshina Emmanuel May 29, 2015April 23, 2018
Posted inCover Story, Criminal Justice, Health

Police face choice of handcuffs or helping hand for mentally ill

by Adeshina Emmanuel and Suzanne McBride April 30, 2015April 23, 2018

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