Critical elements of the crisis intervention team model of jail diversion: An expert survey
Abstract
The Crisis Interview Team (CIT) model of jail diversion is a popular program to address the pressing issue of the over-involvement of people with mental illness with the criminal justice system. Despite the popularity and promising empirical support of CIT, there is little clarity in the literature as to CIT's critical elements. The aim of the present study is to assess expert agreement as to the critical elements of CIT and gauge perceived implementation of these elements. To this end, the study utilized an on-line expert survey. Results include a preliminary list of thirty-six elements with a high level of expert agreement on their criticality. In general, these items were also perceived to be implemented. Further research is necessary to develop consensus regarding this preliminary list of elements, explore these elements' association with empirical outcomes, and to differentiate these elements from elements common to all quality jail diversion programs.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Bond, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Clinical psychology|Criminology
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