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.
Here are some resources that provide alternatives to calling the police.
Alternative Options
Alternatives to Calling the Police by City: https://dontcallthepolice.com/
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/
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/