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Care-Based Approaches for Responding to Emergencies: How Unarmed Non-Police Programs Address Inequities
Wolfgang V Bahr1, Alexandra Parks1, Hannah Mesa1
1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Summary
Unarmed non-police response (UNPR) programs improve community safety and health by connecting people to services and reducing harm. These interventions address health inequities, particularly in marginalized communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Community Safety
Background:
- Police violence is a significant public health issue and driver of inequities.
- Unarmed non-police response (UNPR) programs are emerging interventions for community well-being.
- Research is needed to understand UNPR program impacts on community health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of UNPR programs on community health.
- To identify operational efficacy and health benefits of UNPR programs.
- To understand how UNPR programs address health inequities.
Main Methods:
- Conducted 11 semi-structured interviews with UNPR staff.
- Included staff from six different UNPR programs nationwide.
- Focused on program impacts on community health and safety.
Main Results:
- UNPR programs function as critical hubs for community safety, including chronic disease management, infectious disease prevention, violence reduction, and jail time reduction.
- UNPR programs address health inequities via referrals to social services, direct healthcare, conflict de-escalation, and reducing criminal legal system involvement.
- Staffing and community trust are crucial for UNPR programs to serve marginalized communities effectively.
Conclusions:
- UNPR programs are valuable health promotion interventions that build care and community connections.
- These programs enhance safety, public health, and equity.
- Building trust is essential for UNPR programs to reach and benefit marginalized populations.
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