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What role should law enforcement play in mental crisis response, if any?

What role should law enforcement play in mental crisis response, if any?

The Manitoba government has announced that young adults with an intellectual disability can now develop their skills and connect with their communities in a new way thanks to a supported employment program.

Manitoba's new supported employment program aims to empower young adults with intellectual disabilities, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced on Tuesday.

Philadelphia police officers Kenneth Harper and Jennifer Torres were in their patrol car sitting at a red light when a call came in over the 911 radio dispatch.

Cities are experimenting with new ways to meet the rapidly increasing demand for behavioral health crisis intervention, at a time when incidents of police shooting and killing people in mental health crisis have become painfully familiar.

Philadelphia police officers Kenneth Harper and Jennifer Torres were in their patrol car sitting at a red light when a call came in over the 911 radio dispatch.

Cities are experimenting with new ways to meet the rapidly increasing demand for behavioral health crisis intervention, at a time when incidents of police shooting and killing people in mental health crisis have become painfully familiar.

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Participating in activities that positively impact a community is considered civic engagement. When members of a community vote, volunteer, and share ideas publicly, it helps ensure that any changes made by local leadership truly reflect the diversity of its residents. Civic engagement activities can also boost the mental health of those involved.