In The News
Our activism and proposal, to remove police as responders to mental health crises in New York City, regularly attract the attention of mainstream media outlets and we are regularly called upon to share our expertise.
Highlights
B-HEARD mental health response pilot has grown less effective: data
Crain's New York Business | October 2022
Mental health crises, falling on deaf ears
Daily News | July 2022
Replacing Police in Mental Health Crises: These New Yorkers Have A Plan
Patch | August 2021
NYC is sending social workers instead of police to some 911 calls. Here’s how it’s going
USA Today | July 2021
2022
The Daily News | December 2022
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Public advocate makes recommendations to improve mental health services
NY1 | November 2022
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In New Forecast, New York City Projects $2.9 Billion Deficit
New York Times | November 2022
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A Crucial Moment for New York City's Mental Health Crisis Response Program
Gotham Gazette | November 2022
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NYC mental health crisis teams falling short of expectations
New York Daily News | November 2022
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Advocates demand change in NYC’s response to mental health crises
News 12 The Bronx | September 2022
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When a Mental Health Crisis Prompts a 911 Call
WNYC / Brian Lehrer Show | August 2022
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Mental health crises, falling on deaf ears
Daily News | July 2022
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TIME Magazine | June 25, 2020
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What to know about NYC's B-HEARD mental health crisis response teams
City & State | April 2022
Creating broadband access for NYCHA residents that’s essentially free
NYN First read | April 2022
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2021
NY Daily News | December 2021
NYPD Systematically Fails NYers in Mental Health Crisis: Suit
Patch | December 2021
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Replacing Police in Mental Health Crises: These New Yorkers Have A Plan
Patch | August 2021
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NYC is sending social workers instead of police to some 911 calls. Here’s how it’s going
USA Today | July 2021
De Blasio is on Right Track, But Mental Health Response Teams Need Crucial Changes to Really Work
Gotham Gazette | June 2021
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Failure to Thrive: NYC’s $100 Million ‘Diversion Centers’ for Mentally Ill Sit Empty or Barely Used
The City | May 2021
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NYC will pilot non-police response to mental health emergencies–but it enough?
Prism | April 2021
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USA Today | April 2021
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NYC to Test No-Police Mental Crisis Response in Harlem
Associated Press | February 2021
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Rochester's New Person in Crisis Team Might Have Prevented 9-Year-Old's Pepper Spraying
City & State | February 2021
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The Future of Mental Health Crises and Police
Newsweek | January 2021
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2020
New York Daily News | November 13, 2020
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City to deploy mental health teams to some 911 calls instead of NYPD
NY1 | November 12, 2020
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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams criticizes new de Blasio approach to 911 mental crises calls
Daily News New York | November 11, 2020
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NYC To Experiment With Police-Free Response To Mental Health Calls
Gothamist | November 10, 2020
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Mental health workers to take lead in some NYC 911 calls
Associated Press | November 10, 2020
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The right - and wrong - way for authorities to respond to a mental health crisis
The Washington Post | October 23, 2020
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The Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums
BronxNet | October 16, 2020
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WNYC | September 25, 2020
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Gothamist | September 25, 2020
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Should police respond to mental health calls?
City & State | September 10, 2020
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Police Still Respond to Mental Health Crisis 911 Calls. Advocates See Another Way
WNYC The Brian Lehrer Show | July 15, 2020
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Why the $6 Billion N.Y.P.D. Is Now a Target of ‘Defund the Police’
New York Times | July 1, 2020
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Defund the NYPD and Save Black and Brown Lives by Reforming Mental Health Crisis Response
Gotham Gazette | June 26, 2020
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TIME Magazine | June 25, 2020
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Where could redirected police funding go?
City & State | June 16, 2020
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The NYPD Currently Responds To Mental Health Crisis 911 Calls. Advocates Have Another Approach
Gothamist | June 16, 2020
2019
Mayor's Mental Health Crisis Response Offers Weak Dose of Care, Advocates Warn
The City | October 22, 2019
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Advocates Not Satisfied by Mayor's Plan to Stop Police Shootings of Mentally Ill
WNYC News | October 22, 2019
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City Changing How Police Respond to People with Mental Health Issues
FOX 5 New York | October 23, 2019
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NYC Makes Changes to Mental Health Calls
NY1 Spectrum News | October 23, 2019
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Public Advocate Releases Report on Mental Health Crisis Response
News 12 | October 3, 2019
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Evaluating Jumaane Williams’ proposal to reform mental health crisis response
City & State | September 25, 2019
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Gotham Gazette | August 23, 2019
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'Mental Health Crisis, Don't Shoot!'
The Progressive | June 7, 2019
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De Blasio should release delayed results of mental health task force
Politico PRO | April 4, 2019
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Improving How NYC Responds to Individuals Experiencing Mental Health Crises
New Tang Dynasty Television | April 12, 2019 | Cantonese Language Coverage
Inside City Hall - Thrive NYC Discussion
NY1 Spectrum News | March 26, 2019
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Communities for Crisis Intervention Team Training has some ideas to improve ThriveNYC
NYN Media | March 25, 2019
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The New York Times | March 22, 2019
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NYPD’s Mental-Illness Response Breakdown
New Yorker Magazine: Intelligencer & The City | March 21, 2019
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'You can't just snap out of a mental health crisis'
AM New York | January 21, 2019
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Politico: New York Playbook | January 11, 2019
2018
New York City Launches Task Force on Mentally Ill After Shootings
The Wall Street Journal | April 19, 2018
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Families of mentally ill fear calling police may turn into deadly encounter
New York Daily News | April 05, 2018
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City Convenes Task Force on Police Response to Mentally Ill in Crises
WNYC News | April 18, 2018
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The Bronx Free Press | April 16, 2018
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Police Have a New Tool in Their Arsenal: Mental-Health Professionals
The Wall Street Journal | March 9, 2018
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Mental health advocates call on NYPD to improve responses to ‘people in crisis’
Newsday | February 23, 2018
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Mental health advocates call on NYPD to improve responses to ‘people in crisis’
AM New York | February 2019
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Mental health advocates call on NYPD to improve responses to ‘people in crisis’
New Tang Dynasty Television | February 2019 | Cantonese Language Coverage
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‘Not Guilty’ Danner Verdict Fuels Calls For Reform
Crain's New York Business | February 16, 2018
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NYPD Sergeant Acquitted In Killing Of Bronx Woman
Patch: New York City | February 15, 2018
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Advocates: Change NYPD Protocol for Emotionally Disturbed People
Observer | February 2, 2018
2017
NYPD Releases Footage of Police Shooting Man Holding Knife
The Wall Street Journal | November 29, 2017
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Advocates call for change in how NYPD deals with mentally ill
WABC | October 21, 2017
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NYPD to Step Up Mental Health Crisis Training. But Is It Enough?
Crain's New York Business | October 19, 2017
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NY1 Spectrum News | October 18, 2017
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NYPD training helps officers respond to calls involving mentally ill
FOX News | October 18, 2017
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Anniversary Of Deborah Danner’s Death Spurs Efforts To Prevent Police Killings
Patch: New York City | October 18, 2017
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Mental Health Advocate Sees Missed Opportunities in Fatal NYPD Shooting
DNA Info | October 18, 2017
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Daily News New York | October 18, 2017
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Year after fatal shooting, NYPD training to deal with mentally ill
FOX 5 New York | October 17, 2017
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One year after Deborah Danner’s death, a heavy burden on cops and all of us
Daily News Opinion | October 17, 2017
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The First Fatal NYPD Encounter Caught on a Body Camera
WNYC The Brian Lehrer Show | September 15, 2017
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Alternatives to 911 for Mental Health Crises
WNYC The Brian Lehrer Show | August 15, 2017
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Shooting of Emotionally Disturbed Man Puts Focus on New Training
The New York Times | August 1, 2017
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NYPD says Brooklyn Man, Fatally Shot by Officer, Lunged with a Knife
WNYC News | July 31, 2017
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As NYPD Trained on Mental Illness, a Call Ended in Shooting
U.S. News & World Report | June 2, 2017
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Shooting Death of Mentally Ill Bronx Woman Highlights Problem in Police Procedure, Advocates Say
WNYC News | June 6, 2017
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Tasers won’t solve police shootings
AM New York | January 9, 2017
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2016
Mental Health Advocates Say the NYPD Needs to Change Its Tactics...
FOX 5 New York | November 21, 2016
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Call for More NYPD CIT Training
WNJU Telemundo | November 21, 2016 | Spanish Language Coverage
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Craine's New York Business | November 14, 2016
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Advocates Want More NYPD Officers Trained In Crisis Intervention
WCBS 2 New York | November 14, 2016
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Can more training help police deal with emotionally disturbed people?
AM New York | October 21, 2016
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Officer shoots, kills Bronx woman, 66, armed with baseball bat
Metro New York | October 18, 2016
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Urging the NYPD to expand its Crisis Intervention Team Training: With Steve Coe
WFVU News | October 2016
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Questions surrounding police shooting of emotionally disturbed woman in the Bronx: With Steve Coe
WCBS Radio | October 2016
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After the NYPD Opened Fire on an Unarmed, Mentally Ill Man in Times Square, Who Gets the Blame?
The Village Voice | August 10, 2016
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How a viral video exposed a disturbing and little-known police tactic
Splinter (Fusion) | May 24, 2016
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New York Police Criticized for Using Restraining Bag in Arrest
The New York Times | May 13, 2016
