Responding to People Who Have Been Victimized by Individuals with Mental Illnesses
This publication outlines steps policymakers, advocates, mental health professionals, and others can take to understand and protect the rights and safety of victims of crimes committed by individuals found “not guilty by reason of insanity” or otherwise court-ordered to receive treatment in a mental health facility. The publication was supported by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
In response to growing calls for police reform in New Jersey, particularly following the shootings of Najee Seabrooks…
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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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Apply Now: Join a Learning Community for Community and Crisis Response Teams to Improve Responses to Youth
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Apply Now: Join a Learning Community Focused on Substance Use and Overdose Community Response Programs
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