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Clark High student says request for help ended with handcuffs; parents and advocates demand review of crisis response
Summary
A Clark High School junior and her parent described being handcuffed and transported to a mental health facility after the student sought help at school on Aug. 29. Parents, students and community speakers urged the Northside ISD Board of Trustees to review policies, training, and use of law enforcement in student mental-health crises.
A Clark High School junior told the Northside Board of Trustees that she sought help at school on Aug. 29 and that staff instead restrained her and had police handcuff her before transporting her to a psychiatric facility.
The student, Jocelyn Marroquin, said she went to a staff member before first period because she felt suicidal and wanted support. "I had woken up having a bad mindset," Marroquin said. "I thought things couldn't get worse, 2 adults ... were escorting me to the police office. Instead of helping me, I was punished and put in handcuffs." She said the incident left her bruised and reluctant to ask for help again.
In public comment, Marroquin's mother, Jamie Espada, described arriving after her daughter had been detained…
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