Last November, we co-authored a Brookings report on alternatives to police as first responders when dealing with people experiencing a mental health crisis. In the report, we drew attention to pathbreaking examples and innovative strategies from around the country that are using specially trained crisis intervention teams rather than armed police. We also highlighted a range of steps needed for such teams to become the standard approach to defusing dangerous mental health incidents.
USA – How the American Rescue Plan Act will help cities replace police with trained crisis teams for mental health emergencies (Stuart M. Butler and Nehath Sheriff, Brookings)
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