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In county jails, guards use pepper spray and stun guns to subdue people in mental crisis

by Brett Sholtis January 2, 2023

Enlarge this image An investigation of records from 25 county jails across Pennsylvania shows that nearly 1 in 3 “use of force”…
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In county jails, guards use pepper spray, stun guns to subdue people in mental crisis

by Brett Sholtis January 2, 2023

Enlarge this image An investigation of records from 25 county jails across Pennsylvania shows that nearly 1 in 3 “use of force”…
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At 988 call centers, crisis counselors offer empathy — and juggle limited resources

by Brett Sholtis August 26, 2022

Enlarge this image Call center specialist Michael Colluccio works on a team that answers 988 calls from people whose phones have area…
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In Pennsylvania, People Lined Up For Free Naloxone

by Brett Sholtis December 14, 2018

Enlarge this image David Braithwaite signs a document to get free naloxone from Hayley Eager on Thursday, when Pennsylvania gave away naloxone…