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The successful implementation of many (if not all) of the policy statements in this report depends on criminal justice staff who understand mental illness and the mental health system. Similarly, failure by mental health professionals to learn how the criminal justice system works in their jurisdiction will undermine any efforts to build partnerships between the criminal justice and mental health communities. While training is not a panacea - and even with the best education and guidance, criminal justice or mental health personnel may not always know what the best course of action is - it can significantly improve services to people with mental illness, their families, and the community and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. For these reasons, training (and cross-system training) must be a part of any comprehensive effort to improve the response to people with mental illness who come into contact with the criminal justice system. continue...
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Introduction: Training Practitioners and Policymakers and Educating the Community
Policy Statement 27: Determining Training Goals and Objectives
Policy Statement 28: Training for Law Enforcement Personnel
Policy Statement 29: Training for Courts Personnel
Policy Statement 30: Training for Corrections Personnel
Policy Statement 31: Training for Mental Health Professionals
Policy Statement 32: Educating the Community and Building Community Awareness
Policy Statement 33: Identifying Trainers
Policy Statement 34: Evaluating Training
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