A new study by UCSF finds that law enforcement officers in Alameda County handcuffed kids experiencing mental health crises on an average of more than twice a week during a seven-year period.  The findings take into account factors like race and neighborhood, as KQED’s Sara Hossaini reports.

<p>A new study by UCSF finds that law enforcement officers in Alameda County handcuffed kids experiencing mental health crises on an average of more than twice a week during a seven-year period.  The findings take into account factors like race and neighborhood, as KQED’s Sara Hossaini reports.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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