Aggression and Violent Behavior

Los Angeles General Medical Center Applauds AB-531 Which Would Bring 10,000 Psychiatric Beds to Overwhelmed Safety-Net Hospitals Struggling to Care for Patients and Protect Staff

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership at Los Angeles General Medical Center – Los Angeles County's largest safety-net hospital – was honored to host Governor Gavin Newsom today as he signed AB-531 into law. AB-531, which would fund the development of 10,000 new behavioral treatment beds and supportive housing units throughout CA, will help safety-net hospitals like LA General find appropriate placements for complex patients with severe mental illness in need of subacute care and long-term support outside of the hospital setting.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership at Los Angeles General Medical Center – Los Angeles County's largest safety-net hospital – was honored to host Governor Gavin Newsom today as he signed AB-531 into law.
  • LA General's psychiatric facility is an acute care center designed to stabilize patients experiencing mental health crisis over a short-term stay.
  • Hospitals such as LA General should not have to choose between restraining patients in the wrong care setting and protecting fellow patients and staff.
  • Los Angeles General leadership offer the following comments on the signing of AB-531:
    "Los Angeles General provides compassionate, high-quality care to Los Angeles County's most vulnerable communities.

Wrap Technologies Launches Strategic Initiative to Enhance Campus Safety with BolaWrap® Amid Rising Mental Health Concerns; Showcasing at IACLEA Conference

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

This program aims to address the pressing issue of mental illness among college students and provide a comprehensive solution to enhance campus safety.

Key Points: 
  • This program aims to address the pressing issue of mental illness among college students and provide a comprehensive solution to enhance campus safety.
  • With the rise of mental health challenges on college campuses, students are increasingly experiencing stress and anxiety.
  • Wrap Technologies will be showcasing its cutting-edge BolaWrap® solution at the upcoming national conference of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) on June 27th in Orlando, Florida.
  • "Wrap is dedicated to driving safer outcomes, particularly in incidents involving mental health crises, for the benefit of everyone involved," said Kevin Mullins, CEO of Wrap Technologies.

Nation Lights Up Blue As 'STOMP Out Bullying' Kicks Off 15th Annual World Bullying Prevention Month In October

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

October is World Bullying Prevention Month, when students, schools and communities wear blue to help STOMP Out Bullying.

Key Points: 
  • October is World Bullying Prevention Month, when students, schools and communities wear blue to help STOMP Out Bullying.
  • During October, students, schools, and communities all over the world will unite against bullying, donning the symbolic color of blue to highlight bullying prevention.
  • "In response to all forms of bullying, we must end the hate and 'Change the Culture' together," noted Ross Ellis, CEO of STOMP Out Bullying.
  • Throughout the month, more organizations will pledge to #BlueUp, and all are encouraged to go blue or wear blue to send a message that bullying must end.