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Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice

Date: 5/28/2009

Source: Council of State Governments Justice Center

Authors: Melissa Reuland, Matthew Schwarzfeld, Laura Draper

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Url: http://justicecenter.csg.org/

Year Established: 2009

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To ensure law enforcement policies and practices related to people with mental illnesses are data driven and well-informed, this guide summarizes the available research on law enforcement encounters with people with mental illnesses and strategies to improve these interactions.

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