
Mental health writer Raven Santana and Zellie Thomas, an organizer with Black Lives Matter Paterson, discuss the around-the-clock initiative

Mental health writer Raven Santana and Zellie Thomas, an organizer with Black Lives Matter Paterson, discuss the around-the-clock initiative
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)A lifeline to social services — and personal connections — for people with substance use issues

On International Overdose Awareness Day, classes in the use of Narcan are held
(NJ Spotlight News)Some advocates say the plan outlined by AG Matt Platkin falls short of necessary reforms
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)A video circulating in the community appears to show a police officer striking their knee on a person’s head
(Screengrab from video; OAG)Advocates say the recent police killing of Najee Seabrooks demonstrates fatal gaps that police department still needs to address
(NJ Spotlight News)State looks to bring overdose antidotes and other key tools to groups closest to those who need them
(Screengrab from video; OAG)Paterson police killing again forces question of how officers handle people in distress
(Screengrab from video; OAG)The footage shows what happened in the hours between the first calls for help and when Najeee Seabrooks was shot