At a time when mental health policies nationwide are moving in a more humane direction, today’s announcement by the Mayor raises major concerns. My statement:
.@NYCLU on @NYCMayor involuntarily committing those with mental illness who can’t take care of themselves
“The Mayor’s attempt to police away homelessness… is a page from the failed Giuliani playbook. With no real plan for housing, services, or supports...”
The Mayor’s involuntary removals plan released today is a throwback to the widespread involuntary hospitalization of the ’80s & ’90s. Here’s our response from BMC Executive Director @AnthoninePierre:
Today:
- @maraliasson on this week's primaries, and CPAC in Orban's Hungary,
- @AnthoninePierre on fighting gun violence,
- @eboopatel on helping kids understand racism,
- The latest #BLTrees, with @nycbotanist & @DLNarango: Birdlife
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM 820 or @WNYC.org
Tune into WNYC this morning to hear BMC executive Director Anthonine discuss the root causes of gun violence and public health based solutions! https://t.co/k87Ae5f7kp
‘Mr. Mayor, we are calling for an end to the structural violence that is at the root of gun violence, like lack of health and mental health services, unemployment and homelessness.’
Powerful op-ed from
@AnthoninePierre, exec director of
@BKMovement. https://t.co/as18umGZuI
To learn more about CPR Member Organization @BKMovement’s public safety solutions, check out their new report, ‘Invest in Black Futures.’
https://t.co/27onD6Pjk9
‘Mr. Mayor, we are calling for an end to the structural violence that is at the root of gun violence, like lack of health and mental health services, unemployment and homelessness.’
Powerful op-ed from @AnthoninePierre, executive director of @BKMovement. https://t.co/Aowi8PCtP5
If the mayor, who himself joined in painting a “Black Lives Matter” sign outside of Trump Tower, wants these words to be more than a slogan, he needs to finally make the necessary investments in the futures of Black communities in this third pandemic year.
We hope that now that the Mayor is back from the red carpet, he’ll consider these funding recommendations as we all work to end gun violence as a public health problem #InvestinBlackFutures#NoMoreBudgetViolence
Our statement today on Mayor Adams’ Met Gala appearance last night from BMC Executive Director Anthonine Pierre: Mayor Adams’ fashion proclamation last night to end gun violence uses none of his power to increase youth services in Black communities at risk of violence.