Describe the intent of the selected strategy

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Question: Select one of the following examples of a mental health crisis that might occur in the criminal justice system as your scenario and focus population for this assessment: A vulnerable individual has been taken into custody as a result of worrying behaviors related to mental health issues and/or disabilities. An individual with a trauma background has called 911 in crisis after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic incident and is showing symptoms of PTSD. A suicidal individual experiencing a mental health crisis has been intercepted by first responders who need to de-escalate the situation. An individual has been taken into custody as a suspect of a crime and is experiencing a mental health crisis while handcuffed inside a police vehicle or detained in a cell. An accused individual on trial who has been diagnosed with PTSD becomes angry and violent during court proceedings. A detainee is showing worrying behavior that looks like withdrawal symptoms while in a holding cell. An inmate has been assaulted or has assaulted or engaged in a physical altercation with another inmate. An incarcerated individual with known mental health issues and/or disabilities did not receive treatment in the facility and has committed suicide. Their cellmate is experiencing symptoms of PTSD as a result. Research and identify strategies or initiatives for providing mental health and/or disability services and support for the individual described in the scenario you selected, including de-escalation tips for first responders. Consider the factors particular to the situation and how the application of the strategy or initiative might vary in different situations. Assessment Deliverable A 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation as if you were a supervisor presenting a briefing to first responders about strategies for supporting justice-involved individuals with mental health issues and/or disabilities who have experienced trauma. Your presentation should include the following information supported by evidence from your research of the professional context that you selected: Summarize the crisis scenario you selected and describe any relevant details specific to the situation for your team to consider. Identify the trauma involved in the crisis and describe behaviors such an individual might exhibit in this type of scenario. Identify an innovative strategy or initiative for negotiating with such an individual and ethically de-escalating the situation. Describe the intent of the selected strategy or initiative. Evaluate a strategy or initiative for providing community mental health and/or disability services and support to such an individual. Describe the intent of the selected strategy or initiative. Identify resources available in your area that you would recommend to such an individual and summarize their benefits. Explain potential outcomes and limitations associated with employing the selected strategies or initiatives when referring such individuals to these community mental health and/or disability services. Recommend ways to use the strategy or initiative more effectively in similar situations in your area.

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