With substantial numbers of persons with mental illness in custody and under supervision, mental illness in corrections demands an urgency of response, services, and care. This team approach involves the community, frontline law enforcement, and corrections agencies in a collaborative effort to address this growing problem. Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) are effective in enhancing the knowledge and skills of correctional staff, aiding administrators in improved management and care for a special population, reducing liability and cost, improving community partnerships for increased access to resources and supports, and increasing safety for all.   Come, hear from and participate with corrections and mental health peers on this highly effective response to offenders with mental illness in our custody and under our supervision.

NIC’s latest satellite/Internet broadcast, Crisis Intervention Teams: An Effective Response to Mental Illness in Corrections, will enable participants to:

1. Describe the core elements of CIT.
2. Describe the benefits of CIT for correctional staff, community stakeholders, persons with mental illnesses, and local criminal justice and mental health agencies.
3. Identify ways to sustain a systemwide CIT program supported by key stakeholders and active community involvement.
4. Assess agency readiness to start a CIT program and identify resources for implementation.

Register for free and join us LIVE, on July 29th, for this exclusive satellite/Internet broadcast event.  Learn more about CIT and how to be a part of this event.

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