Forthcoming research by Janet Yang, an expert in science, health and risk communication, identifies two important prosocial emotions that can influence the likelihood of people embracing scientifically grounded pandemic response measures.
The instability is fueled by three sources: Trump and the GOP not willing to concede defeat, growing authoritarianism in states, and a federal judiciary that leans Republican, Gardner says.
Most police officers are not trained to handle mental health calls in a non-violent manner, says Diane Elze, associate professor in UB's School of Social Work.
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