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2010
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Verbalization De-escalation Grid
By Barnhart, Tracy.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
This concise explanation of how to verbally de-escalate a potentially violent encounter is conveniently laid out in a four-level process that provides appropriate words and actions to use. The reader can easily utilize the advice of the author for getting non-violent compliance from an aggressive offender.... Read More
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3 p.
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2010
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CIT Center
University of Memphis. CIT Center (Memphis, TN).
"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 enforcement based crisis intervention training for helping those individuals with mental illness. Involvement in CIT is voluntary and based in the patrol division of the police department. In addition, CIT works in partnership with those in mental healt... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT)
North Carolina. Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse (Raleigh, NC).
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”; frequently asked questions; Guidelines for CIT in North Carolina; sample data sheet; instructions for CIT data sheet; sample law enforcement policies; sample MOU (memorandum of understanding); lessons learned; and the North Carolina CIT Self-Assessment Tool.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Welcome to CIT International
CIT International (Louisville, KY).
Information about and from CIT International can be found at this website.... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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The NAMI NJ Do and Don’t Card for Law Enforcement Education: Mental Illness Crisis
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill New Jersey (NAMI NJ) (North Brunswick, NJ).
This pocket card explains what to do and not to do when interacting with mentally ill people during a crisis.... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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Crisis Intervention Teams: A Frontline Response to Mental Illness in Corrections [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The tools, strategies, and techniques that will allow corrections staff, mental health service providers, and advocates to work together to develop and implement a crisis intervention team (CIT) are presented. CITs help reduce crisis situations, improve safety, and promote better outcomes for persons with mental illness.
Participants will learn: about the core elements of a locally developed and owned CIT for managing mental illness in prisons, jails, and community corrections; how to develop c... Read More
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approximately 300 pages
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2010
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Responding to a High-Profile Tragic Incident Involving a Person with a Serious Mental Illness: A Toolkit for State Mental Health Commissioners
By Wells, Susan Milstrey.
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Rockville, MD).
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) (Alexandria, VA); Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY).
“The toolkit is designed to provide broad information and focuses primarily on helping you prepare for, respond to and successfully navigate an incident that captures significant public and media attention.” While it is written for mental health commissioners, it provides valuable information that can easily be used in your agency in the event you face a tragic, high-profile incident with a violent mentally ill offender. This publication has sections about what to do before, during, and after an... Read More
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98 pages
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2010
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CIT Information Brochures
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Santa Clara County (San Jose, CA); SMA Behavioral Healthcare (Daytona Beach, FL).
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 Approach” from NAMI Santa Clara County (San Jose, CA); and “Crisis Intervention Team: First Responders & Mental Health” from SMA Behavioral Healthcare (Daytona Beach, FL).... Read More
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4 p.
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2009
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Transcript: Innovations in Justice—The Importance of Crisis Intervention Teams: An Interview with Major Sam Cochran of the Memphis Police Services
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
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 mental health agencies; and the future of CIT.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Guidelines for Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) in North Carolina
North Carolina. Dept. of Crime Control and Public Safety. Governor's Crime Commission. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Advisory Committee (Raleigh, NC).
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 included with this document are: sample CIT Data Sheet and Instructions; sample CIT Memorandum of Understanding; lessons learned; and NC CIT Self-Assessment Tool.... Read More
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39 p.
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2008
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
St. Louis Police Dept. (St. Louis, MO).
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 calendar.... Read More
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10 p.
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2008
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A Comprehensive Review of Extant Research on Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs
By Compton, Michael T.; Bahora, Masuma; Watson, Amy C; Oliva, Janet R..
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 preparedness, confidence/self-efficacy and knowledge, and reduced social distance; dispositions of calls eliciting a CIT response; the Memphis Model as an exemplar of pre-booking jail diversion; and other related research findings.... Read More
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12 p.
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2008
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Tips on Organizing Your Community
By Thompson, Larry E..
University South Florida. Florida Mental Health Institute (Tampa. FL).
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 the ongoing training package; organizing initial training; exploring other necessary system changes; and considerations for ongoing program maintenance.... Read More
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5 p.
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1990
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Jail Diversion for the Mentally Ill: Breaking Through the Barriers
By Steadman, Henry J..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Coalition for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System (Seattle, WA).
A conference was held on April 2, 1990 that brought together mental health, correctional, and law enforcement professionals to address issues surrounding the mentally ill person who comes in contact with the local jail. Research and program reviews from which the conference deliberations developed are provided. Four categories identified and examined are: screening and evaluation; crisis intervention; treatment; and transfer/discharge planning. ... Read More
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133 p.
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1987
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Comprehensive Integrated Crisis Defusion Instructor Training Program
By Schwartz, Jeffrey A.; Schwartz, Cynthia B..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Hawaii Dept. of Corrections (Honolulu, HI).
The purpose of this project is to develop a curriculum that will be used to instruct correctional staff in a variety of non-violent alternatives for dealing with potentially violent inmate situations.... Read More
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110 p.
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