Crime and Justice NewsSep 172 minCalling 988 In Mental Health Crisis Rarely Prompts 'Emergency Rescue'Many people in mental health crises fear that if they call the 988 line, police might show up or they might be forced to go to the...
Crime and Justice NewsJul 172 minAmericans Still Learning 988 System As It Begins Its Third YearMid-July marks the second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as a nationwide resource offering 24/7 support...
Crime and Justice NewsMay 81 minFCC Working On Solving Location Problem For 988 Suicide CallsIf someone were to call the national mental health and suicide prevention phone number — the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — there’s a...
Crime and Justice NewsApr 231 minCongress May Improve Routing Of 988 Suicide Hotline CallsSince its launch in 2022, almost 10 million Americans have used 988, the the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that is an alternative...
Crime and Justice NewsMar 211 minOver 1,200 Public Safety Personnel Died By Suicide Over Seven YearsMore than 1,200 public safety personnel died by suicide over a seven-year period, according to a report released by a nonprofit...
Crime and Justice NewsMar 14, 20222 minCan New 988 Number Handle The U.S. Suicide Crisis?The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — the number posted on student ID cards, atop Google search results and in warning labels on...