As calls for police reform spread across the country this summer, many cities stepped up to reallocate police funding to social programs to address systemic police violence and racism. One of these cities is Denver, Colorado. The city’s Support Team Assistance Response (STAR) … [Read more...] about What do policing alternatives look like? Denver is the perfect example
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How sliding scale pay systems make wellness circles more inclusive
While exercise and wellness are critical parts of a healthy lifestyle, fitness classes that cost upwards of $30 a pop make activities like yoga, pilates, and kickboxing inaccessible for many people who live on a tight budget. For Black Americans, who make on average 13.5 percent … [Read more...] about How sliding scale pay systems make wellness circles more inclusive
Museums embrace the healing power of art therapy
Psychologists have long praised the correlation between artistic expression and healing, but until now, not many museums directly incorporated wellness into their exhibits and programs. The emotional distress and isolation many are experiencing during the pandemic have motivated … [Read more...] about Museums embrace the healing power of art therapy
San Francisco police won’t send officers to respond to non-criminal calls
Cities across the US are finally seeing some tangible police reform and defunding changes. San Francisco is joining the movement with their recent announcement that police officers will be replaced with trained, unarmed professionals to respond to calls for help on non-criminal … [Read more...] about San Francisco police won’t send officers to respond to non-criminal calls