Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: A Guide To Research-Informed Policy and Practice
This publication examines studies on law enforcement interactions with people with mental illnesses and translates the findings to help policymakers and practitioners develop safe and effective interventions. Supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, it reviews research on the scope and nature of the problem and on a range of law enforcement responses.
In response to growing calls for police reform in New Jersey, particularly following the shootings of Najee Seabrooks…
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New Hampshire Commission Reviews Final Policy Recommendations to Reduce Reliance on Incarceration as Part of Justice Reinvestment Initiative
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Three Things to Know About New Jersey’s Groundbreaking Community Response Legislation
In response to growing calls for police reform in New Jersey, particularly following the shootings of Najee Seabrooks and Andrew Washington in March and August 2023, a coalition of law enforcement officials, mental health professionals, and community advocates partnered to explore public safety response alternatives.
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