Mental Illness Plus Police Often Equals Tragedy
... California, U.S., Nov 26 2013 (IPS) – Just before midnight on Feb. 12, Kayla … Crisis Intervention Training is premised on the principle that people experiencing mental health distress need compassion and treatment, not jail. “The tactics … Read more on Inter Press Service Drug Court graduates 180 participants Judge Glade F. Roper, left, presents commencement speaker Danny Trejo with a machete that reads '… on the cutting edge of recovery' during the Tulare County Adult Drug Court graduation at the Visalia Convention Center on Tuesday. / Ron Holman … A … Read more on Visalia Times-Delta Read ...
Tulare County Homeless Say There Are Not Enough Resources, Advocates Say …
Tulare County homeless say there are not enough resources, advocates say … “We didn't get married to sleep blocks away from each other in separate beds,” said Kathy Charles, who lives with her husband on the streets and came from Oregon about four years ago. “Right now, we sleep at a friend's house because of the rain, but … Read more on Visalia Times-Delta Aloha man given probation for pointing shotgun at neighboring residences During probation, Doyle must not consume ...
California Counties Looking to Cut Down on Re-Offenders in Realignment
California Counties Looking To Cut Down On Re-Offenders in Realignment In San Francisco County, the jail has created a “re-entry pod” – a special unit where soon-to-be-released inmates get social services such as therapy, child support, benefits eligibility and drug treatment even before they are set free, based on … Read more on CBS Local Calif. counties seek to reduce re-offense rate Others have created networks between county mental health departments, law enforcement, homeless shelters and local substance abuse treatment programs to respond to inmates' needs. "We know that there are basic building blocks to keep a person … In … Read more on Daily Democrat Read more... ...
Recently Released Inmates and Tulare Co. Schools
... released inmates and Tulare Co. schools For nearly 50 years the Paar Center in Porterville has provided inpatient treatment for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. In the past, the non-profit has received funding from Tulare County's Health and Human Resources department. The … Read more on ABC30.com Drink problems cots Halton £450 each as borough turns up in booze blight … Since it launched, waiting lists no longer exist for alcohol treatment. The report said: “The purpose of the specialised treatment service is primarily to support people to break the cycle of dependence on drugs and alcohol and enable them to … Read more on Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News Read ...