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Testimony by Alex Brass, Steering Committee Member of Correct Crisis Intervention Today (CCIT) NYC, on Mental Health Crisis Response

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      Alex Brass shared his personal experience with a mental health crisis and police response, highlighting the need for peer support and non-police interventions. He emphasized how police involvement exacerbated his crisis and led to two years of stigma and shame.

      • Brass advocated for peer support as a crucial component of mental health crisis response and recovery.
      • He mentioned other cases of negative or fatal police interactions during mental health crises, including the death of Ernst Pierre.
      • Brass stressed the importance of having someone to talk to and listen during a crisis, rather than a police response.