BREAKING NEWS :

Police seeking victims of Vietnamese con artist who poses as DSHS employee Hazen's Bunnell named state 3A MVP | BOYS SOCCER

Treatment, not jai | Renton Reporter editorial


September 20, 2012 · Updated 2:32 PM 

Too often, it seems that those with mental-health issues aren’t getting the support they need nor the understanding they need, especially when they get into trouble.

That’s why the Crisis Solutions Center and its therapeutic program is such an important alternative to jail or an emergency room.

Already, Renton police officers and detectives are taking advantage of the training that will help them identify what offenders would benefit from such attention. It is time and city money well spent.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.