Its opposed to lauras law. Any time you introduce force into a situation, where youre talking about someone getting treatment, where theyre forced to get a treatment, the ethic, how well that is going to work is going to fall apart because of that. Its not going to be as effective when shun cant choose for themselves. But the supervisor believes its a better alternative than the current system, where they can be held against their will up to 72 hours. Can only take place for a period of six months you cant force people to take m medication. I consider this a more humane option. If the board approves it would be put into place this year. And would be a Pilot Project with just five patients to determine if it works. Thank you, carolyn a shift in policy for firefighters in Contra Costa County. Crews will take a hands off approach with certain homes. Its a calculated move in the face of increasing danger. This was a major potgrowing operation. You can see how its gutted but because of the
Victim woob live tonight the county is about to decide how to handle those with serious mental issues. Abc7 news is here. The young woman was killed by a mental patient in 2001. That is the only county that implemented the controversy law. Two others have pilot programs. But for for more than a year a grooul group called voices of the mothers has been pushing Alameda County to get on board. Candy dewit i talking about the beating death of a 67yearold. Her son was charged with the crime but declared mentally incompetent to stand trial. We can have as many good programs as we want if theyre voluntary and they dont understand theyre ill, theyll not walk in and ask for help. That is why she is leading an effort to get lauras law implemented in Alameda County the law calls for involuntary, communebased, court ordereded out patient. It is outpatient but forced lisa runs an organization where the majority have recovered from Mental Health issues its opposed to lauras law. Any time you introdu