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2011
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This report explains how the “Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Initiative has reshaped how communities and states address the behavioral health service needs of justice-involved veterans in numerous ways” (p. 1). Some of these ways include extendin... Read More
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2011
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Issues related to overcrowding in jails have reached a level of critical concern. Findings and recommendations for dealing with overcrowding are presented. “This information provides the County [of Los Angeles] with a good basis for tackling some of ... Read More
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2010
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"The Memphis Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is an innovative police based first responder program that has become nationally known as the “Memphis Model” of pre-arrest jail diversion for those in a mental illness crisis. This program provides law enf... Read More
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2010
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Resources for those individuals interested in setting up crisis intervention teams (CIT) in their communities will find this information very useful. Access at this website is provided to: the video “The Right Tools: CIT in North Carolina”; frequentl... Read More
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2010
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Agencies looking to create a brochure about their crisis intervention team (CIT) can find ideas from the public information pieces in this collection. Contents include: “CIT, Crisis Intervention Team: Law Enforcement and Mental Illness: An Innovative... Read More
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2010
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Information about and from CIT International can be found at this website.... Read More
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2010
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People interested in or involved with the diversion of mentally ill offenders from jail will find the results of this program evaluation interesting. Sections of this report are: the Center for Mental Health Services Targeted Capacity Expansion (CMHS... Read More
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2009
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Guidance is provided for those who want to develop and implement a Crisis Intervention Team in their community. Guidelines are organized onto the following sections: collaboration; CIT training; CIT evaluation; and CIT infrastructure. Attachments inc... Read More
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2009
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Observations are given by Major Sam Cochran, one of the leaders of CIT (crisis intervention team) development in the U.S. Topics discussed include: what CIT is; implementation of CIT; use of CIT by smaller communities; making the case for CIT to ment... Read More
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2008
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Results from an examination of research about crisis intervention teams (CIT) are analyzed and presented. Those individuals interested in CIT will find this article fascinating reading. Results are discussed for: officer-level outcomes—enhanced prepa... Read More
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2008
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An overview of crisis intervention teams (CIT) and CIT training is provided. The document covers: the whats, hows, and whys of CIT; the Memphis CIT Model; the CIT Model for the St. Louis area; CIT course content—synopses and objectives; and training ... Read More
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2008
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Results are presented from an evaluation of a jail diversion program for mentally ill offenders. The "high engagement-low coercion model" has two parts: EXIT -- a voluntary community program; and MTAS (Mandated Treatment Assessment Session). Section... Read More
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2008
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Guidance is provided for getting support for a crisis intervention team (CIT). Advice covers: bringing the stakeholders together; using existing planning/coordinating groups; finding a champion; gaining key support; planning for training; decision on... Read More
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2005
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The use of Alternative Programs ("a broad and varied array of alternatives to detention and incarceration") in Indian Country is explained (p. 7). Sections of this guide include: introduction; practical issues related to alternatives sanctions; effe... Read More
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2001
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Since jail crowding is often called the most pressing problem facing criminal justice systems in the U.S., this 3-hour videoconference aims to help jurisdictions develop effective strategies and techniques for managing jail population levels. Issues ... Read More
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2000
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The development of an integrated system that shares clients, information, planning, and resources is described. Topics addressed include: finding a common ground for promoting systems integration; what an integrated system is; key tactics; finding s... Read More
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1999
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When compared to other community supervision programs, drug courts provide more comprehensive supervision and more frequent drug testing and monitoring. Drug Courts all have higher rates of retention. Lane County's use of a drug court to improve supe... Read More
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1999
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A successful jail diversion program needs to have a way to identify those individuals who qualify for diversion. Maricopa County, Arizona, possesses an enhanced identification and referral system which this document describes. "Data Link" allows elec... Read More
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1986
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This monograph discussed two major issues: 1) the four traditional philosophies of sanctioning, and 2) how goals can influence program designs and operations.... Read More
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