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E-Poster

Criminal and Juvenile Justice

Insights Into a Police-Embedded Crisis-Oriented Co-Response Program: Perspectives From Program Participants

Friday, October 25, 2024
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Poster 5B
This study evaluates program effectiveness based on client perspectives and identifies areas for improvement. Surveys and interviews reveal positive experiences with the program while highlighting challenges like barriers to existing community-based services. Recommendations for enhancement are provided, emphasizing the program's potential positive impacts on people experiencing crisis and community relations.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the main challenges in people’s lives driving referrals to and direct responses from CIRT, including mental health crises, homelessness, and other housing issues.
  2. Explore the key factors identified by program participants contributing to positive interactions and outcomes, as well as their perceived limitations of CIRT.
  3. Analyze the implications of these key aspects and limitations of CIRT for program effectiveness and community-police relations and consider strategies for addressing limitations to enhance program accessibility and impact.