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Youngkin Celebrates Launch of Pilot Program Meant to Aid Mental Health Crises

Source
Virginia Mercury
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Date
Sep 4, 2025
Summary
Highlights a pilot program in Virginia to authorize Special Conservators of the Peace to respond to mental health issues. Discusses the trend away from using law enforcement as first responders for these calls, noting that departments in rural communities often do not have the resources to respond to these calls.
Tagged as
Criminal justice system · Mental health · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Virginia