The lack of robust mental health programs throughout the USA has resulted in police
frequently being responsible for responding to calls about people with mental illness who …

Correctional officers (COs) are vital to prison safety. While focused on security, some believe
COs should also be trained to engage in the rehabilitation of incarcerated persons by …

A disproportionate number of people with mental illness are involved in critical police
encounters resulting in arrest and/or excessive use of force. In response, many jurisdictions …

A unique offering of both knowledge and information, this third edition reflects the latest
practices and time-tested data. Brooks and McHenry offer relevant case examples that …

In an effort to improve police responses for handling incidents involving people with mental
illness (PWMI), many police departments have adopted the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) …

The police response towards people with mental illness (PwMI) is coming under
increasingly intense scrutiny. Numerous jurisdictions have experienced incidents where the …

Abstract The Hearing Voices that are Distressing simulation was developed by Dr. Patricia
Deegan, a clinical psychologist. This study utilized the training program with criminal justice …

The proportion of the population for most developed countries of the world, particularly the
United States and countries of Europe, composed of elderly persons is expected to continue …

Over the last twenty years, technological advances have created the opportunity to
disseminate information to millions of end users within seconds. Empirical studies have …

Background: In New Zealand (NZ), tāngata whai i te ora Māori (a Māori person seeking
health) comprise roughly half of the population in Forensic Mental Health Services (FMHSs; …