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fromMission Local
5 days ago

He died in a San Francisco jail. His family wrote a play about it.

His parents filed a lawsuit against the jail staff who had been responsible for his care. His father is working to pass Theris' Law, legislation that would empower people to put family members into emergency treatment. And Coats' father and uncle in recent months created a nonprofit, Brothers Against Drug Deaths, to advocate for mental health and addiction support particularly within Black and other underserved communities.
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment receives official nonprofit status | amNewYork

Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment offers community-centered support and resources for neurodiverse children and families, built from lived experience with diagnostic barriers and isolation.
Mental health
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Moms of Unhoused People to Come Together at the Tenderloin Museum

Three mothers confront mental illness, addiction, homelessness and systemic barriers, sharing practical legal and support strategies at a public screening and panel.
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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Where is the consent?' ask families after charity relocates loved ones with autism amid labour dispute | CBC News

Residents with autism were relocated without family consent during a charity labour dispute, prompting families to seek intervention to restore them to familiar group homes.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Governor signs South Bay-inspired bill to enshrine rights for families of people shot by police

California law requires police to notify families of an injured or deceased loved one’s condition and offer an advocate before conducting formal interviews.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Family of Ontario father killed by alleged dangerous driver calls for tougher laws | CBC News

Family of a 35-year-old killed in a head-on crash is campaigning for stronger laws and launched a petition called 'Andrew's Law' to prevent dangerous drivers.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Mystery deepens into missing California baby after mother stops cooperating with investigators

Rebecca Haro claimed her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, was kidnapped while she was changing his diaper outside a vehicle, but her story has inconsistencies.
US news
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Mother of Teen Who Died By Suicide After Interacting with Chatbots Sends Urgent Warning About AI in Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill"

Megan Garcia advocates for AI regulation to protect families from unmonitored AI technologies after her son's suicide linked to AI interactions.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

'There was nothing hopeless about Alice' - family on fight for truth

Alice Figueiredo's family revealed the shocking treatment families receive from hospital trusts after a loved one dies, highlighting failures in health and safety protocols.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death

Laila Soueif is on a hunger strike for eight months to demand her son's release from prison, despite the risks to her health.
Parenting
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

'Crystal' tells the story of a Texas trans girl, her challenges, and her supportive family

Crystal's story highlights the challenges faced by transgender minors and their families, particularly in restrictive political climates.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Suspect in Santana Row Valentine's Day murder case attacks rival gang member in juvenile hall

"It's just insane that they're in custody and these are the things that are happening," Diana Gutierrez, David's aunt, said Thursday.
SF parents
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