The City of Eugene, like many cities, is re-examining the role of police in responding to individuals who are considered to be in a mental health crisis. Depending on whether or not principles of empowerment and self-determination and humane alternatives are included, such re-examinations could be beneficial or harmful.
Mental Health Crisis Response Committee- Testimony by David Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International, to the City of Eugene Mental Health Crisis Response Committee during their Consumer/Survivor Panel Presentation on 20 June 2007.
PDF: Mental Health Crisis Response Committee- You may download a PDF version of the testimony by David Oaks, Director of MFI, to the City of Eugene Mental Health Crisis Response Committee on 20 June 2007.