Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is for Police, Behavioral Health workers and community members. It is not a fix all, it is another methodology to deescalate situations where someone is in crisis. In addition to my experience completing CIT a few years ago and using it on the streets, below are great references for you to learn more.
Resources & References:
- NIH article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3769782/
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs: A Best Practice Guide for Transforming Community Responses to Mental Health Crises:
- A Five-Legged Stool…a Model for CIT Program Success!!!:
- Essential Elements for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s CIT Programs:
- The Four Coaching Plays from RPD at Richmond.gov:
- Washington Post Golden Gate Bridge article:
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