New York City has launched a program to address the issue of mentally ill people living in the subway system. The program consists of medical workers and police officers who remove these individuals from the subway.
Some leave willingly and receive help at shelters or hospitals. Those who pose a threat to themselves or others are forcibly removed and potentially hospitalized. While the program aims to help troubled people, some advocates believe the methods used are too forceful and cause more harm.
There are also disagreements on the effectiveness of the program since violent attacks by homeless people are rare.
Continue reading the article by Ana Ley at Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway.
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