Police Alternatives
We know it is not always safe to call 911. PM and CC are often not well understood by the authorities or the legal system.
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Here are some resources that provide alternatives to calling the police.
Alternative Options
Alternatives to Calling the Police by City: https://dontcallthepolice.com/
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DC Alternatives to Calling the Police (with info from other cities): bit.ly/safetybeyondpolice
CAHOOTS (Oregon – Springfield/Eugene): https://whitebirdclinic.org/cahoots/
ETA Ontario: https://etaontario.ca/
Family Navigation Project: https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=family-navigation-project
Focus Toronto (Police Affiliated): https://www.tps.ca/organizational-chart/communities-neighbourhoods-command/field-services/community-partnerships-engagement-unit/focus-toronto/
Toronto Community Crisis Service: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/community-safety-programs/toronto-community-crisis-service/
Education
Create a ‘Pod’ of Helpers: https://batjc.wordpress.com/resources/pods-and-pod-mapping-worksheet/
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Creative Interventions Toolkit – A Practical Guide to Stop Interpersonal Harm: https://www.creative-interventions.org/toolkit/
Things to Consider Before Calling the Police on Someone: https://www.verywellmind.com/things-to-consider-before-you-call-the-police-on-someone-5076019
Transform Harm – A Resource Hub for Ending Violence: https://transformharm.org/