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For those passionate about creating safer environments, this article provides crucial insights into fostering a sense of security in our communities. It addresses pressing concerns about safety and how that correlates with our mental well-being. To really make a difference, consider these actionable steps: 1. Become actively involved in local initiatives that promote safety and community engagement. 2. Speak out about your concerns and ideas in local forums or social media. 3. Support policies that prioritize inclusive safety measures and community-building programs. By embracing these steps, you'll not only contribute to a more secure environment but also boost your community’s overall mental health. When we unite to voice our needs and cultivate empathetic solutions, everyone benefits. I invite you all to share your thoughts or experiences on community safety. Your insights are invaluable! 🌍💚 https://lnkd.in/eq8MtSZe

Director of Research Dr. Erin Espinosa started out as a juvenile probation officer. The young people she met, and what she saw them experience, inform her research even now. A new collaboration uses process intelligence to understand how mental health & youth justice systems work together (or don't), and how that affects kids. The goal is to make things better. Read more on our website. https://hubs.la/Q030fLwW0

As long as police departments continue to respond to calls involving people in crisis, they need tools and tactics that will help them respond effectively and humanely. Adopting noninvasive methods before escalating to pain compliance is more likely to lead to better outcomes for individuals, officers and communities alike. Noninvasive methods provide alternative approaches for officers to consider when communication efforts break down but they are not ready to escalate to pain compliance. Noninvasive methods minimize the need for physical contact and may prevent the need for forced takedown, which can cause severe trauma to the person in crisis and the officer as well. https://lnkd.in/dMrGcSmi

👥 Calling upon criminal justice professionals who protect public safety, it is important that policies and practices reflect accurate information, not common misperceptions. Check out our "myth busting" brief on mental health and violence, which addresses common misconceptions about the relationship between the two, presents important information about risk factors for violence, and offers ways that criminal justice professionals can help mitigate these risks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eP4Dty-M

This Micro-Credential Course is led by author, educator and master clinician, Dr. Michael Acton. It’s a 34-hour deep-dive program that will step you through SOS DV8 – an 8-step model that provides a simple and powerful guide to help you to quickly recognise domestic violence, prioritise your actions, and support abusees appropriately:

Parental alienation is a controversial and divisive concept often used as an all-too-effective legal abuse tactic. “Parental Alienation Syndrome” is not a mental health condition recognized by the American Psychological Association, the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, nor the United Nations’ Human Rights Council. Despite this, many people, including psychologists and legal professionals, endorse and promote it, diagnose it, and use it as evidence in court cases, especially to counter allegations of domestic violence. Learn more in DVSN's August 2024 blog post, "Continuing Abuse Tactics: Post-Separation Legal Abuse & Parental Alienation" https://lnkd.in/eyee6ucr

In his insightful column for Health Care Quarterly, Dr. Timothy Jeider of Nevada Mental Health highlights the pressing need for a unique psychological approach in juvenile corrections. His key insights include: - Juvenile correction philosophy: Need to focus on behavior modification rather than punishment. - Adult logic vs. juvenile perception: There is a disconnect between the juvenile mindset, which focuses on immediate consequences. - Influence of family dynamics: The environment and role of caregivers profoundly impact juvenile behavior and response to correctional methods. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJFYnTZM #MentalHealth #NevadaMentalHealth #Juvenile

An incredibly insightful Q&A about Partner and Domestic Violence. 🫂 Whether you're a health professional, a survivor, a concerned family member or friend, this interview can offer actionable insights and hope. 👤 In our latest blog, Inlight content creator, Kirsten, sits down with Brooke McGorry, a Primary Care DFV Navigator, to uncover the vital role primary care plays in supporting domestic violence survivors. Brooke shares her invaluable insights on supporting healthcare providers in recognising and addressing domestic violence, navigating resources for survivors and concerned individuals and practical tips for carers, friends, and those questioning the health of their relationships. https://lnkd.in/gQupCYVZ

The defense of clients experiencing mental health issues is one of the most challenging and nuanced aspects of criminal law. An estimated one-third to one-half of incarcerated individuals live with some form of mental illness and often find themselves at the mercy of a criminal justice system that offers little relief or recourse. Elizabeth Kelley, a New York City criminal defense lawyer, joins host Matthew S. Adams on this episode to explain how attorneys can best advocate for and represent clients who experience mental illness.     In a compassionate conversation based on their personal experiences, Elizabeth and Matt discuss the afflictions most prevalent among those traversing the criminal justice system, including juveniles and veterans. They also detail the critical role played by a forensic mental health expert, who is best equipped to assess a defendant’s competency and sanity according to their legal definitions. SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/4gdC7zU Apple: https://apple.co/4gjkfDV Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49JgHIt

mResilience offers an innovative, effective approach that helps first responders proactively manage stress, PTSD, and depression. Here’s how officers used the app. #mResilience #firstresponders #stress https://lnkd.in/gjEpHP6