Global News interviews Dexter Voisin about the role of police when responding to mental health checks

Posted on December 8, 2020
Categories: Dexter Voisin

A recent report by Global News highlighted the number of high-profile cases this summer that ended in tragedy when police responded to wellness checks.

“We need individuals who are adequately trained to respond to issues of homelessness, issues of substance abuse, issues of mental distress,” says FIFSW Dean Dexter Voisin.

Watch the full report, below, which features interviews with Voisin and others.

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