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Project

Academic-Based Training Initiative to Improve Police Responses for People with Mental Illness and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Center:

OH-University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Erica Harris
[email protected]
513-803-4399

Project Description:

The goal of this project is to develop academic-based, transdisciplinary crisis intervention training to educate, train, and prepare law enforcement officers so that they are equipped to appropriately interact with people who have mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities in the course of completing their job responsibilities.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National, International

Funding Source: