The criminal justice system often becomes the first point of contact for treatment of persons with mental illness. As such, professionals in the system must have strategies and processes for...

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    The crisis intervention team (CIT) concept, commonly referred to as the "Memphis Model," is a program that gives law enforcement personnel resources and training to help them engage with people with mental illness more effectively. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is now promoting the program, which was created in collaboration with the University of Memphis and the Memphis Police Department. Programs like CIT may help law enforcement and the communities they serve in a number of specific ways, including –
· Increased safety when interacting: CIT officers are taught to identify the warning signs and symptoms of mental illness and to defuse situations safely and effectively (Richards, Suarez & Arocha, 2021). By doing this, the possibility of force or other negative encounters between law enforcement and those with mental illness can be decreased.
· Assisting those who have mental illnesses in finding the right treatment and support services: CIT officers are taught to spot when a person might require mental health services and to make the proper recommendations. This might assist to avert future catastrophes and enhance the general prognosis for people with mental illness.
· Greater awareness and comprehension of mental disease: CIT personnel receive specific training on the warning signs, symptoms, and...