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Social workers urge passage of 'Tanisha's Law' as supporters press council for civilian crisis response
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged council to pass Tanisha's Law and establish a Department of Community Crisis Response separate from police, arguing the city should use Connect & Protect funds to staff clinicians in 911 dispatch.
Public comment at the meeting included sustained support for Tanisha’s Law, a proposed ordinance to create a Department of Community Crisis Response and a non‑police crisis response model.
Stephanie Ash, a licensed social worker who said she represents the National Association of Social Workers Ohio chapter and serves on the Care Response Committee for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County, told council…
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