Health-First In Harlem
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on October 13, 2022 19:36 (). Last successful fetch was on September 24, 2021 17:08 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 300070672 series 2944798
Police reform following George Floyd's (and Bre's and so many more...) has generally been scattered and slow moving. One generally shared objective for police and reformists is to change--or limit--the responsibilities police have to handle. These sorts of initiatives often make things safer for the person needing help as well as law enforcement.
New York City launched B-Heard, a pilot program that responds to non-violent mental health calls by sending social workers alongside paramedics instead of cops. How has it been going? Find out in today's episode.
- We're reading two articles today about the same subject, NYC Readies to Send Social Workers Into Uncharted Territory — 911 Mental Health Calls and NYC's Non-Police Mental Health Pilot Increasing Rate of Those Getting Aid, Data Show
- Learn how you can contribute to our new prison diversion and re-entry program, RLENTLSS, here. (Merch is coming soon!)
- Find more content about mass incarceration, decarceration, policing, and criminal justice reform on our new media platform www.decarcerator.com
This episode of The Sentencing was recorded at the homie's Unmastered Studio. It was ideated, produced, and delivered by Jay W. Austin (aka Jay Dub). Jay Dub runs JWA, an agency providing fierce marketing services to organizations interrupting mass incarceration.
© JWA | 2021
22 episodes