Mayor promises city money for a mental health facility—assuming everyone else does, too.
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Let the Right One In
Who Should Oversee Portland’s Police Reforms?
Meet the three finalists hoping to oversee Portland’s police reforms.
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Caught Off Guard
Cops Knew Nicholas Davis Was Sick, Didn’t Expect an Attack
Cops knew the homeless man shot last month was mentally ill, but didn’t expect an attack.
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Not So Special?
The County’s Vaunted “Specialty Courts” Are Running Dry
As courthouse “specialty” offerings grow less popular, we appear to be paying more.
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A Place at the Table
Union, Activists to Have Say on Police Reform
Cops and critics will hash out federal reforms together.
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Justice Takes a Breath
Legal Issues, Budget Woes Slow Police Reforms
Legal issues and budget woes are slowing the push for federal police reform.
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Therapy in Blue
Portland Police Look to Create a Specialized Mental Health Unit
The Portland Police Bureau is looking to create a specialized mental health unit.
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The Wrong Tools for the Job?
No Easy Fixes in Report on Mental Health Treatment
No easy fixes in report on mental health treatment.
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Crisis Comes Home
Portland Will (Finally!) Build Mental Health Crisis Center
On heels of police shootings, Portland funds mental health crisis center.
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Sinking Ship
Prisons Try to Improve Mental Health Services; They Cut Them Instead
The state tried to improve mental health services in prison. The plan backfired.
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Money and Mental Health
How to Fix Our System
Smarty-pants Steve Novick on how to fix our under-funded mental health system.