Police Violence — Should It Be Viewed as a Public Health Issue?

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The American Public Health Association governing council voted not to adopt a policy statement addressing police violence as a public health issue. Photo courtesy of Sari Bilick

KQED News Fix/The California Report

Some local health professionals are saying that the effect of police violence should be studied and dealt with as a public health issue. Advocates say people of color are the most at risk, yet the responsibility for providing healing resources has fallen on community members to take care of their own.

Read the story at KQED News Fix/The California Report.

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