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Toolkit offers best practices, case studies of mental health crisis management response
Author(s) -
Sutton Halley
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
campus security report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1945-6247
pISSN - 1551-2800
DOI - 10.1002/casr.30579
Subject(s) - mental health , crisis management , enforcement , law enforcement , crisis response , business , public relations , case management , political science , public administration , psychology , law , psychiatry , process management
A major challenge for community policing remains the successful interaction of law enforcement with constituents with mental health concerns. Too often, these clashes can end in outcomes — such as jail time or forced hospitalization — unsatisfactory to both parties. But with strong leadership, clear policies, and proper resources, these situations can be defused before they escalate.