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Law Enforcement and ID/DD: Strategies for
SuccessSARA E. STANTON, MA, NCC
SARA.STANTON@RHANET.ORG252-916-0026
NC START EAST: CLINICAL DIRECTOR
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Introduction of START
https://www.centerforstartservices.org/
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centerforstartservices.org
WEST TEAM888-974-2937
Serving the 37 counties of Western North Carolina
EAST TEAM 888-962-3782
Serving the 38 counties of Eastern North Carolina
CENTRAL TEAM (Easter Seals Program)
800-662-7119 ext. 8730Serving the 25 counties of Central North Carolina
rhahealthservices.org/nc-start
NCDHHS NC START Web Page
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Today’s Objectives• Explore trends that describe the relationship between
individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Law Enforcement
•Dialogue regarding proactive strategies for engaging local law enforcement in crisis prevention and intervention for those with ID/DD
•Describe some tools that can be helpful for positive outcomes when engaging law enforcement for crisis response
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Working with Law Enforcement
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Objective 1:
•Explore trends that describe the relationship between individuals with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities and Law Enforcement
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LEO’s and Individuals with ID/DD
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Why crisis response to ID/DD is so
hard?
● Behavioral expression -
Aggression
● Co-occurring diagnoses
● Trauma
● Expressive and language
communication
● Limited access to training
● Criminal behavior versus mental
health crisis
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Objective 2:
•Dialogue regarding proactive strategies for engaging local law enforcement in crisis
prevention and intervention for those with ID/DD
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Recognized Training Options and Programs
•Basic Training
•The “One Mind Campaign”
•Mental Health First Aid
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Recognized Training Options and Programs
•Case Management
• Co-Responder Teams
• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) or “Memphis Model”
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•Describe some tools that can be helpful for positive outcomes when engaging law enforcement for crisis response
Objective 3:
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Proactive StrategiesStigma
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Proactive Strategies and Tools
● Use a common/shared language● Engage before the crisis occurs● Get to Know Me Sheet● Agency Collaborations● Kits for LEA’s
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Proactive Strategies and Tools
● Use a common/shared language● Engage before the crisis occurs● Get to Know Me Sheet● Agency Collaborations● Kits for LEA’s
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Final Thoughts
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Resources
● START is state-funded and 10 years + working with those with ID/DD in crisis in NC
● Offer of collaboration● LEA’s interested can contact me: Sara Stanton (252-916-0026)
or sara.stanton@rhanet.org to discuss further
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Resources
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/mental-health-substance-abuse/crisis-
services (Crisis services by county)
Dr. Bob Kurtz - DHHS, DMH/DD/SAS- Program Manager - Justice Systems
bob.kurtz@dhhs.nc.gov (CIT Trainings and advocacy/collaboration)
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Final Thoughts or Questions?
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Referenceshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/cop-calms-autistic-potentially-suicidal-teen-viral-photo/story?id=39199499https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2018/02/police-need-mental-health-training/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/04/timeline-mental-health-america/https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ps.53.10.1266https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4677669/https://www.npr.org/2018/01/08/570224090/the-sexual-assault-epidemic-no-one-talks-abouthttps://www.theiacp.org/projects/one-mind-campaignhttps://police.unc.edu/recruitment/officer-expectations-duties/https://www.co.davidson.nc.us/DocumentCenter/View/101/Law-Nature-Codes-PDF
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centerforstartservices.org
WEST TEAM888-974-2937
Serving the 37 counties of Western North Carolina
EAST TEAM 888-962-3782
Serving the 38 counties of Eastern North Carolina
CENTRAL TEAM (Easter Seals Program)
800-662-7119 ext. 8730Serving the 25 counties of Central North Carolina
rhahealthservices.org/nc-start
NCDHHS NC START Web Page