Prof Daniel W. L. Lai, the Head and Chair Professor of Department of Applied Social Sciences, released a research on identifying effective approaches to reduce public opposition in the siting of Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness (ICCMW) and other mental health facilities with Equal Opportunities Commission on 29 May 2019. The research study aims to understand the rationales for supporting and opposing the siting of ICCMWs, examine public preferences for conflict resolution options, evaluate the feasibility of different consultation approaches, identify effective ways to reduce public opposition, and recommend possible approaches to public consultation and successful siting. The relevant information can be found at the following media:
- Mingpao
- Apple daily
- HK01
- HKET
- Oriental Daily News
- ETnet
- RTHK 30/05/2019 (Hong Kong Today)
