Guest Column: Include mental health in our ‘pandemic-level’ response to crime
Roderick Richmond
Roderick Richmond, Ed. D. is a 30-year career educator, including time as Deputy Superintendent of Memphis City Schools and Co-Chair of the Transition Steering Committee. He is currently and adjunct professor at CBU.
“Our leaders should also consider what we are experiencing with increased crime rates as a deeper issue with how we recognize and support mental health and well-being.”
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