Changing times : transforming culture and behaviors for law enforcement / edited by Frank Mielke and Charles Kocher.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mielke, Frank, 1944- editor.

Kocher, Charles, 1950- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Police social work.

Crisis intervention (Mental health services).

Assistance in emergencies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 241 pages).

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2020.

Summary:

Many times, the police are the first to respond to an individual in crisis; even those involving mentally ill. While we see evidence of positive change, there are still shortcomings when it comes to criminal justice response in the behavioral health system. There is a lack of access, availability, continuity, coordination, and responsiveness. But we see accomplishments to changes in attitudes and behaviors, through such programs like Crisis Intervention Specialist Training, CIT Training and Mental Health First Aid which have been well received. Changing Times: Transforming Culture and Behaviors for Law Enforcement proposes a shift to divert those in a behavioral health crisis away from incarceration and into treatment, as well as invites Law Enforcement intervention away from the criminal justice system and into treatment. The authors successfully blend the theoretical with hands-on experience throughout the book, enabling the reader to understand the influences of Law Enforcement's tradition and other forces that drive attitudes, culture and behavior and how to bring change. The additional and difficult task ahead is to bring about systemic change in culture and a concurrent change in attitudes and behaviors. Changing Times proves to be the reliable and accessible reference for those intent on bringing change to the vital effort of diversion.

Contents:

Intro Contents Preface Part I. ENVIRONMENT Chapter One. Response to a Need Chapter Two. Framing the Environment,Understanding Behavioral Health Crises Chapter Three. Diverting Special Needs Persons from Inappropriate Incarceration: The Role of Police Mental Health Training Part II. ORGANIZATION Chapter Four. Alignment within Organizations Chapter Five. Alignment among Organizations Chapter Six. Building Emotional Muscle Memory: The New Frontier for Addressing Law Enforcement Trauma Chapter Seven. Resiliency Part III. COMMUNITY Chapter Eight. Innovation and the Community Chapter Nine. Promising Practices and Programs: Identification and Analyses Chapter Ten. The Phoenixville EdHUB: A Community Approach for Children at Risk Addendum A. Risk Factors for the Perpetration of Youth Violence: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Addendum B. Case Profile Sheet Addendum C. Distribution of At-Risk Students by Age Addendum D. Assessing the Climate: Criminal Justice System and Mental Health System Notes Index About the Authors and Editors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5381-2762-8