University of Oregon researchers create new metrics for mobile crisis response impact
University of Oregon researchers published a study in Science Advances detailing new ways to measure how mobile crisis teams divert calls from police.
New standardized measures developed
The team created three specific metrics to evaluate program effectiveness. These tools allow communities to assess how much demand shifts away from law enforcement. The study used data from the long-running CAHOOTS program in Eugene, Oregon.
Impact exceeds previous estimates
Results indicate that the diversion effect is substantially greater than earlier suggestions. The new methods provide consistent ways to track these changes across different regions. Researchers hope these standards will help other areas improve their emergency response systems.
Reported by one outlet
Only one outlet has published this. Nothing here has been checked against a second report, so read it as that outlet's account and follow the link below for the original.
Reported by
1 independent outlet. Headline as published. Links open the original report.