Why are a handful of sheriff’s departments in California refusing to respond to some 911 calls that involve a person with mental illness?
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How Durham, North Carolina, Got Police Onboard with Unarmed Crisis Response
One of the most respected alternative response programs in the country, Durham sends unarmed mental health workers to 911 calls involving mental illness and addiction.
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The Best Way to Fight Meth Addiction? Gift Cards
For decades, the most effective treatment for methamphetamine and cocaine addiction has been mostly locked away in small research studies. California is trying to change that.
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Presenting: Lost Patients: Churn
In this episode of Lost Patients from KUOW and the Seattle Times, a mother who watches her son spiral from one psychiatric crisis to the next.
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The Fifth Branch: The Last Line of Care
We explore how Durham grapples with connecting people to long-term care and support, and where the city draws the line between crisis response and social services.
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Sending Unarmed Responders Instead of Police: What We’ve Learned
There are more than 100 response teams nationwide, but experts say more research on their impact is needed.
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The Fifth Branch: Keeping People Safe
How do you keep crisis responders and the people they’re helping safe?
We look at HEART’s impact on the safety of Durham residents in crisis, the mental health workers responding, and the police.
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The Fifth Branch: Convincing the Cops
How do you convince police officers that it makes sense to send unarmed mental health workers to some 911 calls?
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The Fifth Branch: A New Series from Tradeoffs
Introducing The Fifth Branch – a special podcast series from Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss the first episode next week.
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Why Supporting Caregivers Could Make a Difference in Dementia Care
Patients and their caregivers are often left to navigate the confusing world of dementia by themselves, but Medicare is launching a new program to change that.