Who We Are: Fighting Abuse in Mental Health Calls

We believe people experiencing mental health crises deserve help, not handcuffs. Yet, far too often, police are the first responders in these situations, leading to tragic consequences.

Our organization is dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse of power against individuals in mental distress during police interactions. We are working towards the following:

• Educate the public: We aim to shed light on the dangers of relying solely on police for mental health calls.
• Advocate for reform: We push for policies that prioritize trained mental health professionals as first responders in crisis situations.
• Support victims and families: We offer resources and support networks for those who have been impacted by police misuse of force during mental health calls.

We understand that police officers face a difficult job, but they are not equipped to handle the complexities of mental health crises. Our goal is to create a system where people experiencing mental breakdowns receive the care and compassion they need, not violence or incarceration.

Join us in creating a world where mental health calls lead to help, not harm.

These are the cornerstones of a revolution in mental health crisis response, placing the well-being and care of individuals in distress at the forefront.

Rethinking Crisis: A Call for Smarter Police Response to Mental Health Calls

The current system is failing us. People in the throes of a mental health crisis deserve help, not handcuffs. We urgently need reform in how police officers respond to these calls.

This isn’t about demonizing police, it’s about empowering them with the right tools. We need comprehensive education programs that equip officers to navigate these situations effectively. This includes in-depth training on working with local crisis units – building bridges, not walls. Officers need to understand their crucial role within the larger crisis response system, acting as facilitators, not enforcers, to connect individuals with the help they desperately need.

The time for incremental change is over. We need a paradigm shift. Let’s invest in education, foster collaboration, and prioritize the well-being of all involved. Together, we can build a system that offers a lifeline, not a dead end, for those experiencing mental health emergencies.

Enough is Enough: A Family’s Fight for Justice Becomes a National Movement

For too damn long, our family has been ground zero for police abuse and the devastating consequences of a broken system. We should have spoken up years ago, but the recent incident was the final spark that ignited a fire in our souls. We refuse to be silent any longer. This isn’t just about us; this is a national crisis.

We are not alone. Our story is a horrifying echo of countless others across this country. We are the voice for the voiceless, the living testament to the human cost of inaction. We are a family united in grief and outrage, but we channel that pain into purpose.

This movement wasn’t a choice; it was a necessity. We stand together, our voices a chorus demanding change. We will not rest until justice rings true until those experiencing mental health crises are met with compassion, not handcuffs. Join us. Raise your voice. Together, we can be the storm that forces a reckoning.