Recently, innovations in crisis response have made it possible for local communities to increase their capacity for responses that do not place responsibility solely on law enforcement.
The e-Guide highlights the following trends in crisis response:
- 988 – the national crisis line number
- law-enforcement and mental health co-response teams
- growth of non-law enforcement community responders
- mobile crisis teams for children and youth
Each innovation is illustrated by an in-depth case study of a community or state program which includes audio interviews, commentary by experts in the field, lessons learned, links to outside resources and organizations, and a checklist of next steps for local CIT leaders interested in bringing these innovations to their communities.
Target Audience
Law enforcement agencies and practitioners, as well as mental health agencies and practitioners, telecommunicators, crisis line staff, mental health advocates and other community organizations.