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society2 years ago•3 min saved

"California Bolsters Security Measures Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"

California has launched a hotline to track and respond to hate crimes amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has the potential to impact the state's large Jewish and Muslim communities. The hotline, called "California vs Hate," has already received over 400 reports since its launch in May. The state has also increased security measures and allocated grants to enhance security for nonprofit and religious organizations at risk of hate crimes. Legislators initially dismissed the idea of a hate crime hotline in 2017 but revived it in response to an uptick in hostility against Asian Americans. Concerns are growing about a potential increase in hate incidents as a result of the war, prompting outreach efforts to mosques, synagogues, and cultural groups.

via POLITICO|

#california #hate-crimes #hotline

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

US and China Exploring Space Force Hotline to Prevent Crises

The United States Space Force is considering the establishment of a hotline with China to prevent potential crises in space, according to U.S. commander General Chance Saltzman. While the U.S. has not yet engaged with China to establish the hotline, Saltzman emphasized the value of direct communication in de-escalating tensions. The U.S. Space Force is also exploring the possibility of establishing a branch in Japan, as concerns over China's military ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region grow. Saltzman highlighted the importance of cooperation with like-minded countries, such as Japan, to monitor and deter China's activities in space.

via Reuters|

#china #cooperation #hotline

mental-health2 years ago•2 min saved

NYC Hotline for Involuntary Hospitalizations Remains Silent

A hotline launched by Mayor Eric Adams' administration in New York City to help police officers determine whether to force someone to undergo a psychiatric evaluation has received zero calls since its launch on January 31. The hotline, staffed by trained psychiatrists and medical professionals, was intended to guide officers encountering individuals in crisis. The lack of calls raises questions about how police officers are implementing Adams' directive and highlights the unilateral discretion the NYPD has in making decisions about involuntary hospitalizations, a power that civil rights advocates argue should be left to healthcare professionals.

via POLITICO|

#hotline #involuntary-hospitalizations #mayor-eric-adams

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

China and Singapore establish high-level defense hotline.

China and Singapore have agreed to establish a hotline between their defense leaders, which would create a high-level communications link between Beijing and a close American partner in Asia. The agreement comes at a time when tensions between China and the United States are high, and dialogue has stalled. Singapore is a close military and economic partner of the United States, and the agreement to establish the direct phone link comes as communications between Washington and Beijing are strained.

via The Associated Press|

#china #defense #hotline

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Johnny's Talent Agency Head Apologizes for Founder's Alleged Sexual Abuse

The president of Johnny & Associates, Julie Fujishima Keiko, has apologized for the alleged sexual abuses committed by her uncle and agency founder, Johnny Kitagawa, against young male talents. The agency has been conducting its own investigation, consulting with lawyers and other experts, and studying countermeasures, including an anonymous hotline for reporting abuses and briefing sessions with minors and their guardians. Fujishima said that if the accusations are true, they have to question even the existence of their agency.

via Variety|

#apology #entertainment #hotline

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Over 12,000 Calls and Texts Received by National Maternal Mental Health Hotline in First Year

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, launched last Mother's Day, has received over 12,000 calls and texts in its first year, with a surge in January after a Massachusetts mother allegedly killed her children. The hotline provides support before, during, and after pregnancy and is staffed by nurses, doulas, and lactation consultants. The top reasons for calls were depression, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed. The hotline is part of Vice President Kamala Harris' effort to improve maternal health and equity in the US, which has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy industrialized countries.

via NBC News|

#health #hotline #kamala-harris