Tag: mental health
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Activists Criticize Police Practices that led to Death of Dr. Yan Li During Mental Health Crisis
Sunny Rickard, president of the Alliance of Chinese Americans San Diego, criticized police practices leading to the death of Yan Li during an eviction on March 3 in Little Italy. Li appeared to be having a mental health crisis, and chased the officers out with a knife, stabbing one officer. Police responded with gunfire, killing…
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Opponents of Anti-Asian violence must fight for mental health and housing reform
The case of attack on model Bew Jirajariyawetch raises questions about why violent schizophrenics are not receiving supervised treatment and housing for the benefit of all Thai model in a NYC subway station survives a violent attack on January 20, but questions “why nothing has changed.” 61-year-old homeless attacker, Martial Simon is identified as a…
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A year after police killed Christian Hall, his parents continue calls for accountability
Christian Hall, an Asian American adoptee, was shot by Pennsylvania State Police troopers. His parents are pushing for a new investigation and more mental health resources. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/christian-hall-police-shooting-anniversary-rcna7254 Members of Neighborhood Safety Companions support the campaign for justice for Christian Hall. See this post for more information and ways to take action: https://safetywalks.org/win-justice-for-christian-hall/ Or, go directly…