by Kindle Morell | Apr 19, 2021 | Alternatives to Jail
TEDxMileHigh By Lily Capstick In June 2020, the Denver STAR program—a group of mental health professionals trained to respond to 911 calls—launched in Denver, Colorado, just as protests against police brutality erupted country-wide. Since June, the Denver STAR...
by Kindle Morell | Sep 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
9NEWS Denver By Jennifer Campbell-Hicks Mental Health Center of Denver launches new suicide prevention program The Mental Health Center of Denver launched its STAY SAFE partnership at the start of National Suicide Prevention Week....
by Kindle Morell | Jul 27, 2022 | Youth
Star Girlz Empowerment’s project SHINE provides psycho-social education and treatment to African-American and Latino/a adolescent youth and their families, helping youth address issues such as anger, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance misuse, and bullying. Learn more...
by Albani Berryhill | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
This case study is part of the Reimagining Public Safety Impact Updates Resource, which highlights successful programs in cities, towns and villages across the country. View the Reimagining Public Safety Initiative to learn more about NLC’s work in...
by Kindle Morell | Jul 28, 2022 | Alternatives to Jail
News Release [July 28, 2022 – Denver, Colo.]: Caring for Denver Foundation announced more than $12.1 million in funding to community-based nonprofits and city departments that provide alternative responses to criminal justice, including those that focus on public and...
