Youth Mobile Response Services: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health

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General Material

Published Date

April, 2021

Publisher(s)

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)

Author(s)

Whitney Bunts

This report evaluates the role of law enforcement and mental health systems in the United States and their relationships to racial justice – recognizing that over the past few centuries these systems have caused more harm than good. The report highlights an important alternative to using law enforcement to respond to mental health and social crisis: mobile response. While many states already have a mobile response system, they often lack the resources and structure to effectively and equitably engage communities of color. This report for federal, state, and local government entities offers:

examples of states that have created good mobile response systems,
principles for implementation,
funding opportunities, and
federal recommendations.

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Youth Mobile Response Services: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health

Material Categories

Trauma Informed Approach

Racial Justice

Mental Health

Young People

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Youth Mobile Response Services: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health