Articulates 10 essential elements for specialized law enforcement-based response programs in interacting with people with mental illnesses and provides a common framework for program design and implementation that will promote positive outcomes while being sensitive to every jurisdiction's distinct needs and resources.

Author(s)

Matt Schwarzfeld, Melissa Reuland, and Martha Plotkin

Date

2008

Source

Council of State Governments Justice Center

Full Title

Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: The Essential Elements of a Specialized Law Enforcement-Based Program

Downloads

• Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: The Essential Elements of a Specialized Law Enforcement-Based Program

Related Information

Justice Center Publication

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• Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: The Essential Elements of a Mental Health Court
• Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: Strategies for Effective Law Enforcement Training

Issue Area

• Law Enforcement

Announcement

• Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: Customizing Responses to Jurisdictions’ Needs and Characteristics

Press Release

• New Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners on Using Research to Craft Better Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses