Journal article
Application of a model for the development of a mental health service delivery collaboration between police and the health service
Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol.30(5), pp.337-341
2009
Abstract
Changing societal trends have revealed an increased prevalence of mental illness and diminished health resources from which to offer services. This has lead to a need to develop new and more efficient police and health service models of practice. Services offered by the police department in the management of mental health crisis in the community are essential in minimising the risk of individuals with mental health problems causing harm to themselves or a member of the public. In addressing the difficulties associated with police playing an important role in the management of mental health crisis in the community, but having little training in mental health issues, this paper discusses a proposed innovation for New South Wales police in Australia through the development of a Crisis Intervention Team model.
Details
- Title
- Application of a model for the development of a mental health service delivery collaboration between police and the health service
- Authors/Creators
- R. Laing (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityR. Halsey (Author/Creator) - Justice Health, Bathurst Correctional Centre, New South Wales, AustraliaD. Donohue (Author/Creator) - Mental Health Intervention Team, Surry Hills, New South Wales, AustraliaC. Newman (Author/Creator) - Centre for Health Research In Criminal Justice, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaA. Cashin (Author/Creator) - University of Technology Sydney
- Publication Details
- Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol.30(5), pp.337-341
- Identifiers
- 991005541112007891
- Copyright
- © 2009 Elsevier B.V
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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