The 911 call came in from a parent whose son was threatening to kill himself. Typically, a police officer will race to a call like this, assess and stabilize the situation, and most likely request an ...

The integration of social workers into law enforcement has a long history dating back to the early 20 th century when August Vollmer known as the “Father of American Policing” stated that police ...

At the July 26 meeting, Stockton City Council unanimously approved a $5.76 million contract with Community Medical Centers to design and launch a three-year crisis intervention response pilot program.

The Aurora Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Unit began as a one-person operation out of a small office, Police Chief Keith Cross recounted Tuesday. It now has two full-time social workers, with ...

In the past 18 months Raleigh’s crisis response team, the ACORNS unit, has helped track down a birth certificate for someone in order to help them get SNAP benefits; built a rapport with someone on a ...

NEW HAVEN — City first responders now will be supported by a social worker and a peer support specialist for residents who struggle with mental health, drug, alcohol and housing crises. After two ...

Research indicates that immediate crisis intervention plays a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of addiction treatment. The addiction crisis intervention research highlights the importance ...