Vera Institute of Justice 174d ago

Across the United States, cities and counties are rethinking their approach to behavioral health crises and public safety. Rather than default to police intervention, local governments are investing in alternative first response services, which dispatch trained civilian professionals to answer 911 calls involving behavioral health crises and other health and social concerns. More than 100 alternative first response teams are now operating nationwide, addressing unmet health and social needs with care, equity, and support—and reducing the risk of unnecessary harm, arrest, or incarceration. #911calls #firstresponders Get the facts and learn more at vera.org https://www.vera.org/publications/coordinating-alternative-first-response For more information visit: https://www.vera.org https://www.facebook.com/verainstitute https://twitter.com/verainstitute