"I was Able to Like, Kind of Breathe." Baseline Perspectives and Lessons Learned from Participants of a Co-Response Program.

Kimberly Stauss, Mark Plassmeyer, Meghan Anspach
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Purpose: Police departments are developing co-response programs to provide a more supportive approach for individuals in mental health crises. While prior studies examine officer attitudes, little research explores program participants' perspectives. This study examines participants' experiences with a co-response team (CIRT) and its impact on their lives. Understanding these experiences can help refine existing programs and inform new initiatives.

Materials and methods: Using a mixed methods approach, this study includes qualitative interviews (N = 15) and quantitative surveys (N = 37) to assess perceptions of CIRT encounters. Surveys measured feelings during interactions, overall perceptions of CIRT, and likelihood of seeking further treatment. Thematic analysis explored participants' narratives.

Results: Findings highlight CIRT's use of alternatives to arrests and citations, fostering a helping attitude. Survey data indicate generally positive perceptions, with participants feeling safer contacting the police after encounters. Key themes include: 1) Connections to community services with barriers removed; 2) Personal changes following CIRT interactions; 3) Need for greater CIRT availability and community awareness; and 4) Persistent systemic barriers.

Discussion: Participants reported positive experiences with CIRT and highlighted feelings of safety, trust, and connection when CIRT responded to their crises. Still, participants noted minimal community awareness of the program, limited operational hours, and systemic barriers to services in the area as limitations to CIRT's effectiveness.

Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of continued investment in, and refinement of co-response programs, along with the need to address systemic barriers to supportive services and quality mental health care.

“我可以喜欢,有点呼吸。”共同应对计划参与者的基线观点和经验教训。
目的:警察部门正在制定共同应对方案,为处于精神健康危机中的个人提供更多支持。虽然先前的研究考察了官员的态度,但很少有研究探讨项目参与者的观点。本研究考察了参与者与共同反应小组(CIRT)的经历及其对他们生活的影响。了解这些经验可以帮助改进现有的程序并为新的计划提供信息。材料和方法:本研究采用混合方法,包括定性访谈(N = 15)和定量调查(N = 37)来评估对CIRT遭遇的看法。调查测量了互动过程中的感受、对CIRT的总体认知以及寻求进一步治疗的可能性。主题分析探讨了参与者的叙述。结果:调查结果强调CIRT使用替代逮捕和引用,培养帮助的态度。调查数据显示,人们的看法普遍是积极的,参与者在遭遇警方后感到更安全。关键主题包括:1)与社区服务的联系,消除障碍;2) CIRT互动后的个人变化;3)需要提高CIRT的可用性和社区意识;4)系统性障碍持续存在。讨论:参与者报告了CIRT的积极体验,并强调了当CIRT对他们的危机做出反应时,他们的安全感、信任感和联系感。尽管如此,与会者指出,社区对该计划的认识不足、运作时间有限以及该地区服务的系统性障碍都限制了CIRT的有效性。结论:本研究强调了持续投资和完善共同应对项目的重要性,以及解决支持服务和高质量精神卫生保健的系统性障碍的必要性。
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