5.4 Summary
- Multiple events have occurred in the United States that have caused the public to raise concern around policing practices – especially with regard to people of color and people with mental disorders, and most especially people at the intersection of these two vulnerabilities: people of color who also experience mental disorders.
- Local and national efforts have been implemented to make policing more just for marginalized communities as well as address the inequity in current practices.
- Training has been updated for police academies, specialized units within the police force have been created, and crisis response teams have been developed to create a joint effort by mental health professionals and law enforcement.
- Current police and training models and efforts are far from perfect and the most effective approach is still being developed.
- Continued collaboration between law enforcement and mental health providers is the most hopeful opportunity to address concerns with people with mental disorders being disproportionately impacted by lethal force.
5.4.1 Key Terms
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- Community mental health
- Crisis Intervention Training(CIT)
- Crisis response
- De-escalation
- Forensic
- Mobile Crisis Team
- Multi-disciplinary teams
- Use of force
- Recidivism
5.4.2 Licenses and Attributions for Summary
Chapter conclusion written by Kendra Harding.