Paolo del Vecchio’s Post

#WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us of the critical intersection between mental health and the criminal justice system. NACJD's robust data collection supports research that can make a difference. View NACJD's collection of #MentalHealth studies: https://myumi.ch/qVj2X

Three-quarters of survivors report lasting mental health impacts from their experience with law enforcement. This needs to change, and that’s where Odyssey® steps in. Our technology provides officers with trauma-informed resources that ensure survivors receive compassionate, respectful support that prioritises their mental and emotional well-being. Odyssey® helps officers provide care that reduces re-traumatisation and supports a survivor-centered justice process. 🌟Usable in 15 languages 🌟Data focused in the comfort of familiar surroundings 🌟Only relevant data is extracted from their phones. Together, we’re transforming how the justice system serves survivors, creating a pathway where survivors feel safe to come forward. Join us in our mission for a compassionate, respectful justice system. 🌱 #Odyssey #TraumaInformedCare #SupportSurvivors #JusticeRevolution #EmpathyInAction

Join us this Friday for an in-depth introduction to human trafficking and the mental implications that come. Please see the full description below. You can buy their ticket here: https://lnkd.in/ejjM88kn Friday, July 19th from 6:00-8:00pm Family Services Center 21500 Gibralter Dr. Port Charlotte, FL 33952 $20/person "Human trafficking is a multibillion-dollar industry that affects thousands of women, children, and men. In an effort to end human trafficking here in Charlotte County, Restoring Oaks, Inc. will be hosting an awareness training on Human Trafficking. This training is open to professionals and the general public. We all need to know and be aware of the tactics and impact of human trafficking. The purpose of this training is to educate the public on what human trafficking is in its various forms, signs to watch for, symptoms to notice from potential victims, characteristics of perpetrators and the grooming process. We will also discuss the mental health implications and what you, as concerned citizens can do to join the fight in ending human trafficking."

Many risk factors that lead to involvement in the criminal justice system also impact an individual's health. Public health experts refer to these as social determinants of health. Where we're born, live, learn, work, play and worship shapes our future. And involvment in the criminal justice system affects our health. Research shows that individuals involved in the criminal justice system are more likely to have faced early trauma, substance use disorder, and mental health disorders, all public health issues. Ideally, prevention and response efforts should work together to improve outcomes. Let's work towards a healthier society by bridging the gap between public health prevention efforts and criminal justice response. #publichealth #criminaljustice #socialdeterminantsofhealth

Systemic racism in healthcare services, criminal justice, and broader social structures affect pathways to care and reinforce racial trauma. What would an anti-racist mental healthcare system look like? Read our new report: https://lnkd.in/eKGgM9zF

👥 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

If you practice criminal law you don’t want to miss this webinar!

Join us this Friday for an in-depth introduction to human trafficking and the mental implications that come. Please see the full description below. You can buy their ticket here: https://lnkd.in/emCx3E2i Friday, July 19th from 6:00-8:00pm Family Services Center 21500 Gibralter Dr. Port Charlotte, FL 33952 $20/person "Human trafficking is a multibillion-dollar industry that affects thousands of women, children, and men. In an effort to end human trafficking here in Charlotte County, Restoring Oaks, Inc. will be hosting an awareness training on Human Trafficking. This training is open to professionals and the general public. We all need to know and be aware of the tactics and impact of human trafficking. The purpose of this training is to educate the public on what human trafficking is in its various forms, signs to watch for, symptoms to notice from potential victims, characteristics of perpetrators and the grooming process. We will also discuss the mental health implications and what you, as concerned citizens can do to join the fight in ending human trafficking."

Free resources for anyone working with people experiencing abuse- HR domestic abuse professionals, social care, healthcare, educators... etc... (also for anyone personally experiencing abuse).

Questions about Mental Health Diversion?!!! You won’t want to miss this panel where I will be on a panel with a host of others involved in MH work in NJ, will break down the specifics!