Implementation and evaluation of a juvenile mental health training for law enforcement in a medium-sized jurisdiction

• NCJ Number: 305240
• Journal: Behavioral Sciences & the Law Dated: 2022
• Author(s): C. M. Brady; K. K. Childs
• Date Published: 2022
• Grant Number(s): 2018-MO-BX-0001
• Sponsoring Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The current study evaluates a juvenile mental health training for law enforcement that was developed based on agency needs.

Abstract

The need for specialized training programs that are focused on youth mental health needs, awareness of community-based services, and de-escalation skills is growing across law enforcement agencies due to calls for service that involve youth in mental health crisis.