New Vera Report Highlights the Need to Shift From Police to Community Responses
November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (TNSRes) -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 12:
In a report released today, the Vera Institute of Justice addresses the need to reduce the role of police as first responders to people who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and includes guidance for jurisdictions seeking alternatives that prioritize access to treatment and other essential support services. Behavioral Health Crisis Alternatives: Shifting from Police to . . .
In a report released today, the Vera Institute of Justice addresses the need to reduce the role of police as first responders to people who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and includes guidance for jurisdictions seeking alternatives that prioritize access to treatment and other essential support services. Behavioral Health Crisis Alternatives: Shifting from Police to . . .