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Chicago Has a Plan to Revolutionize Community Mental Health and End Police Violence
The dearth of public health resources in the US means police function as de facto mental health workers — with deadly consequences. Mayor Brandon Johnson is giving Chicago organizers a chance to remake the city’s approach to community mental health.