Tag: Mental Health

Oct

SF Public Defender’s Office Expresses Concern About Passage of SB 43, Which Puts Rights of People who are Mentally Ill at Greater Risk

October 13, 2023San Francisco Public DefenderPress Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 13, 2023MEDIA CONTACT: SF Public Defender’s Office | PubDef-MediaRelations@sfgov.org | Jessie.Seyfer@sfgov.org | (415) 851-2212 SF Public Defender’s Office Expresses Concern About Passage of SB 43, Which Puts Rights of People who are Mentally Ill at Greater Risk New law expands the number of individuals who are eligible to be detained or conserved against...

Jul

Laura’s Law Can Help Decriminalize Mental Illness

July 7, 2014jpakOp-Eds

In an Op-Ed, Jeff Adachi expresses support for the responsible implementation of Laura's Law in San Francisco.

Jan

Jennifer Johnson Honored With Mental Health Award

January 25, 2013jpakPress Releases

San Francisco Deputy Public Defender Jennifer Johnson has been honored by state officials and mental health leaders for her championing efforts to end criminalization of individuals with mental illness.

May

Suicidal Man Beaten By Police To Receive Treatment

May 18, 2012San Francisco Public DefenderPress Releases

Incident caught on video highlights need for additional training for officers.