If Daniel Prude had received the proper mental health support in March 2020, he might be celebrating his birthday with loved ones this week. Instead, his tragic death at the hands of Rochester police sparked a movement to end police as the default responders to mental health and substance use crises.
This September 20th, communities across ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ will gather for Daniel’s Day in Brooklyn, Albany, and Rochester to honor those lost to police violence and to demand passage of Daniel’s Law—creating health- and peer-led crisis response teams.
In the years since Daniel’s passing, there has been progress: the latest state budget included $6 million for Daniel’s Law pilot programs and the creation of a Behavioral Health Crisis Technical Assistance Center to help localities move toward effective, health-centered responses. But we must keep pushing until every ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿er has access to safe, compassionate crisis services.
At Daniel’s Day events, you’ll hear from legislators, advocates, and families fighting for change, learn about local wellness resources, and find out how to get involved in the growing movement for justice.
Brooklyn – Montgomery & Utica, 2–7 PM
Albany – West Capitol Park, 10 AM–12 PM
Rochester – Jefferson & McCree, 4–6 PM
Join us as we honor Daniel’s life and continue the fight to make Daniel’s Law a reality across ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State.
Improving Crisis Response at Alliance Conference!
In less than 2 weeks, our Alliance’s Annual Conference will feature a number of presentations and panels focused on improving crisis response, including updates on Daniel’s Law, the newly funded pilot programs, and the Behavioral Health Crisis Technical Assistance Center. Entitled  the conference will be held from September 29-Oct. 1st at the  in Callicoon, NY. Please use the following links to register today for the  and for . Everyone is encouraged to attend and join the conversation on building safe, peer-led alternatives to police response. Come Join Us!