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Academic Journal of Legal Studies and Research
Vol. 7 No. 5 (2022): September-October
Original Articles

THE ROLE OF CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAMS IN REDUCING POLICE SHOOTINGS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

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  • Jason A. Anderson ,
  • Dorian E. Roberts
Jason A. Anderson
Professor of Criminal Justice, East Carolina University, Department of Criminal Justice, 237 Rivers Building, Greenville,
Dorian E. Roberts
Professor & Head, Grambling State University, Department of Criminal Justice, 101 Main St. Box 4226, Grambling

Published 2023-09-12

Keywords

  • mental illness,
  • untreated mental illness,
  • society,
  • consequences,
  • prevalence,
  • factors
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How to Cite

Jason, A. A., & Dorian , E. R. (2023). THE ROLE OF CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAMS IN REDUCING POLICE SHOOTINGS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. Academic Journal of Legal Studies and Research, 7(5), 1–13. Retrieved from http://topjournals.org/index.php/AJLSR/article/view/317

Abstract

This paper examines the increasing rates of mental illness in the United States, with a focus on the impact of untreated mental illness on society. The paper begins by providing an overview of the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, and the consequences of not receiving treatment. It then discusses the factors that contribute to the increase in mental illness, and the challenges of providing mental health care in the United States. The paper concludes by calling for increased investment in mental health care, and for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of mental illness.

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