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Many youth come in contact with law enforcement for disruptive or delinquent behaviors that are related to an untreated or undetected mental, substance, or trauma-related condition. This initial contact with law enforcement represents an opportunity to connect youth with mental health services or refer the youth for behavioral health screening and evaluation.
The standard CIT training focuses primarily on response techniques for adults. While there are some general similarities between adults and youth, there are important and unique distinctions that require specialized knowledge and training. CIT-Y trains police officers on response techniques that are appropriate for youth with behavioral health needs.
Topics Covered:
- Adolescent Brain Development
- Impacts of Childhood Trauma
- Historical and Intergenerational Trauma
- Signs and Symptoms of Behavioral Health Conditions
- Impact of Treatment Disruptions
- Connecting to Resources
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- Active Listening
- Juvenile Suicide
- The Family Experience
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