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#DontCallThePolice: here’s a pretty good list of resources for numerous cities across the nation. Assistance ranging from mental health to DV/IPV incidents.
We can actively divest from criminalizing and carceral responses. dontcallthepolice.com
We can actively divest from criminalizing and carceral responses. dontcallthepolice.com
Full transparency: Tho I’ve known for years how dangerous and violent policing is, it did take me minute to fully resist impulses to engage police “when something happened.” I wrote about this for @MsMagazine this fall. It was a journey to let go of a criminalizing mindset.
I want to say this #onhere because I recognize some folx trepidation and skepticism of what a world without police or prisons would be. For many, I also know that knowing what resources exist that don’t criminalize is crucial for beginning to reimagine.
☎️TKARONTO ALTERNATIVES TO CALLING 911☎️
Save these numbers in your phone!
In our carceral society there are no clear alternatives to calling 911. Even for fire or EMS, there is always a risk of police responding.
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Save these numbers in your phone!
In our carceral society there are no clear alternatives to calling 911. Even for fire or EMS, there is always a risk of police responding.
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We hope to help folks understand their options for social services and crisis support in Toronto, beyond the police. We must continue to build community alternatives for policing and push to #abolitionthepolice and #abolishprisons.
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We want to acknowledge the harmful legacy of social services & social work in "Canada" and the ways that these systems continue to cause harm. We’ve linked some articles about this harmful legacy in our Instagram highlights, along with other resources like The Access Point.
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