Catie sits down with Dr. Melissa Morabito, criminologist and associate professor at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell, to discuss police response around vulnerable populations and the changes that need to be made when approaching these cases. As well, Dr. Morabito considers the future of police response to behavioral health and the ways to reduce the police footprint in cases revolving around IPV.

Content/Trigger Warning: Please note, content discussed in these conversations are related to violence, abuse, and victimization. Episodes often contain content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions of the topic and take care of yourself.