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Mental Health BEDS NHS Can you imagine a Young Person with LD, who has significant learning needs, being arrested, chained and cuffed because an associate health professional failed to 'understand ' read or even comprehend all of their support plans; the 'health professional not trained in LD' then wrongly assumes the YP having capacity - despite the reports stating otherwise. The collective professional group, knowing the person's needs, ignored every plan and process - because they 'could not find an MH Bed', so instead of working together for and in the person's best interests and a (FIRST DO NO HARM) approach- they decided to take a very vulnerable YP with a cognition of 10 and place them into one of the worst prisons in the UK - the YP was so traumatised - they almost died. What is the review outcome: "Sorry, there is a dire national shortage of MH Beds." Welcome to the UK, a democratic country that actively accuses other dictatorships of human rights abuses - whilst sweeping is own violations under the carpet. Case after case, human rights abuse after abuse. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthbeds #nhs #beds #systemicfailure #whistleblowing #failure #misfeasance #associatehealthprofessionals #alliedhealthprofessionals #health #dutyofcare #death #trauma #neglifence #learningdisability #incompetence #democracy #humanrights
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Data gathered by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) from the Associated Press shows that at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are now hosting or starting programs that respond to what are considered nonviolent mental health crises with clinicians and EMTs or paramedics, instead of police. They span from New York and Los Angeles to Columbus, Ohio, and Houston, and boast annual budgets that together topped $123 million as of June. “If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, law enforcement is not what they need,” said Tamara Lynn of the National De-Escalation Training Center, a private group that trains police to handle such situations. However, to date, there has been no aggregate, comprehensive data collected and analyzed to determine the programs’ effects. It is important to note, the scope of these programs vary considerably, and so does their public reception. Some cities have implemented programs that are staffed completely by EMS and clinicians, while others have gone with a co-responder model where police respond with these health professionals in plain clothing or softer uniforms. Where common sense and research tells us that the presence of police in many cases will exacerbate a mental health crisis, there will be times when it is necessary for police to be involved in the call for service. There is rarely a one size fits all strategy that works for policing. In all cases, we must be mindful to keep the lines of communication open between all relevant stakeholders, conduct debriefings and after action reports on all interventions, and make this information available for analysis by both academic institutions and policing institutes and forums. Until the necessary data and results are available, perhaps the most important thing is to be patient and spend some time managing expectations of these programs, both internally in our agencies and externally with the public.
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“We need more research [on] … people who have gone through these pipelines. They’re being referred and diverted from the criminal justice system. What are their outcomes when they’re on the other side?” –CCJ Senior Fellow Thaddeus Johnson in WORLD https://lnkd.in/gg8ZqjPP Calls to shift certain police functions to other agencies and organizations – or pair healthcare responders with officers in the field - have increased in recent years, with the goal of reducing police use of force during encounters with people undergoing a mental health crisis. CCJ’s Task Force on Policing examined the research on crisis intervention teams and other co-responder models and public safety partnerships. Check out the group’s conclusions and guidance for jurisdictions: https://lnkd.in/gA8ZRH3
When 911 sends police and a social worker
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How a new program is equipping #corrections staff to understand and support their #mentalhealth: https://trib.al/nL6nwjF
'Toughing it out' is not the only option for corrections professionals
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⚖️ Last week we shared our firm's recent publication regarding CARE Court inside the esteemed Western City Magazine and one question you may have is, "What is the process and eligibility of CARE Court?" Expediting Intervention: CARE Court aims to prevent unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations and incarcerations. It targets those with severe mental illness, offering voluntary CARE agreements or court-ordered CARE plans, inclusive of behavioral services and housing resources. The Petition Process: The initiation of CARE Court proceedings can stem from various sources, including police, outreach workers, and family members. Eligibility hinges on strict criteria, ensuring that only those who can most benefit from the program are included. Judicial Oversight: The CARE Court process provides for judicial oversight, offering support and legal counsel to individuals. In cases where voluntary participation fails, the court may refer individuals to conservatorship as a last resort, emphasizing the preference for voluntary treatment. Click here to learn more: https://shorturl.at/jCFIT #civicalaw #westerncity #carecourt #careact #mentalhealth #homeless #substanceabuse #attorneysatlaw #court #california
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Here is an article highlighting the awesome work happening in San Diego with MCRT!
“We do see this as a resounding success,” said Luke Bergmann, the county’s director of Behavioral Health Services. “It’s created a path to care for many more people who weren’t getting care and it’s kind of expanding access for the general population.” https://lnkd.in/gxrsfZFd
Thousands of people seeking help did not get a police response. That's a good thing.
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Volunteer at National Shattering Silence Coalition on Steering & PAC committee(s) and Policy Director/MA, dedicated to improving our country’s treatment of serious mental illness. Spreading awareness on AOT, nationwide.
We need an AOT law in MA and to pay attention to the very fragile population of the most severe and at risk SMI in prisons, basements and homeless currently unreachable and unsafe without treatment. They need and deserve services but won’t advocate for themselves or willingly get treated. They have no rock bottom nor fear of being homeless, of starving to the point of malnourished, or of being imprisoned. Most have zero awareness of how serious their untreated mental illness is, are non functioning and getting into the CJS or worse, causing deaths from preventable tragedies. This has to stop. Now. Join my LinkedIn group, SMI caregivers for personal and professional caregivers dealing with this population everyday. Let’s unite and brainstorm ideas to improve mental healthcare on the state and national levels. www.smicaregivers.com also #smicaregivers on instagram/tiktok Let’s make assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) a reality in MA. www.AOTnow.org #treatmentb4tragedy #schizoaffective #schizophrenia #bipolarwpsychoticfeatures #psychosis #anosognosia #xavieramadour #leapmethod #motivationalinterviewing #smiwarrior #shatteringsilence.
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The Co-Responder Program aims to increase timely onsite assessment, de-escalate behavioral health crises, divert individuals from arrest, incarceration, and hospitalization, and link individuals to behavioral health services. This is a step in the right direction for individuals with severe mental illness. #co-responderprogram; #severementalillness; #specialneedsplanning
As of August 31, 2023, the Fairfax County Police Department and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board have co-responded to: ➡ Over 1500 calls for service from individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis ➡ 50% of the calls were resolved in the field ➡ 27% resulted in a diversion from arrest and/or hospitalization The Co-Responder Program aims to increase timely onsite assessment, de-escalate behavioral health crises, divert individuals from arrest, incarceration, and hospitalization, and link individuals to behavioral health services. Click below to learn more about the program. Check out current career opportunities with FCPD and CSB here: https://lnkd.in/enKUTFsQ. Be a part of #teamfairfax and help enhance the lives of our community members! #fairfaxcountygovernment #engagegrowinspire #comemakeadifference
Co-Responder Program
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Police Need Access to #psychedelics urgently With clear evidence of a rapidly increasing number of police officers around the world experiencing serious mental health issues, we at LEAP Europe are joining our colleagues at Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) US to launch a campaign to urgently address this crisis. Join us at United Nations #CND67 to hear first hand from an expert panel featuring - Neil Woods our Chairman and former Det Sgt. - Fabian Bilheran former Paris drug squad member and leading mental health advocate - Serving Police Lieutenant, Peace Officer and practising psychotherapist Sarko Gergerian - Ret Chief Inspector and expert on policing and police accountability, Nick Glynn of Open Society Foundations - Ret Police Chief and Director of Policing Strategies at LEAD National Support Bureau, Brendan Cox (moderator) About their experiences of the mental health crisis in policing and why they all feel strongly that this needs to be addressed before the crisis in policing can be addressed. And, why #psychedelictherapy can be a key part of the solution. As Neil explained in a recent article in Policing Insight ❝In several nations the crisis is not only unprecedented, but it is potentially the beginning of something worse. And that’s because there is a parallel mental health crisis within police ranks. The two should not be seen in isolation. ❝All of the many former cops I know who suffer could have been treated better – much better. And they’ve all learnt that earlier interventions might have prevented permanent illness. So, a change in culture is needed, as are effective responses and adequate prevention.❞ ❝PTSD can cause a shortening of temper and poor decision making. It can lead to mistakes and feed into a toxic culture. I’m not here trying to defend any poor behaviour, but it has become routine to criticise police without any context as to what is going on.❞ ❝Massive change is just around the corner, and policing needs to be ahead of it. These treatments are coming. How will the delivery of treatments and care for frontline cops be managed in the future?❞ #ptsdtherapy #ptsdawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mdma
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Award-winning Head of Equality & Diversity. My posts on this site are personal and do not reflect the views or policies of my employer.
Policing: My forthcoming non-fiction book includes 31 policing recommendations. The final one is about continuing to have courageous conversations, such as those held recently about the impossible drain on Officer time in dealing with mental health calls. Is there not a similar conversation to be had regarding some illegal drugs and how best to overcome their dominance in fueling local and national crime, promoting human misery, and making terrible people rich by exploiting others? Given the pros and cons of legalised alcohol availability, isn't it time to explore the pros and cons regarding some drugs? Can our communities truly be safe until such courageous conversations take place? Are we afraid of the topic and its possible consequences? Policing is the very last chapter in my book, and yes, it will be worth a read. Vernal https://lnkd.in/enMs4xkx
Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls
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