Transforming Crisis Response: The MOST Model (Ep. 21)
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Description:
In this episode, we explore the impactful work of the Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST). MOST is a collaborative effort between deputy sheriffs and licensed clinical social workers who work to address mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and suicidal emergencies. By providing crisis de-escalation, connecting individuals to community resources, and diverting them from the criminal justice system and emergency rooms, MOST enhances public safety. Join us to learn how MOST’s innovative approach is transforming crisis response and improving the quality of life for residents.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST) and its mission to address mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and suicidal emergencies.
2. Examine how MOST collaborates with law enforcement, judicial systems, and community resources to provide holistic support to individuals in crisis.
3. Identify how MOST’s interventions contribute to improved judicial outcomes by diverting individuals from the criminal justice system and connecting them to appropriate mental health services.
4. Compute the benefits of having a co-responder model that includes both law enforcement and mental health professionals working together to enhance public safety and community well-being.
5. Distinguish the importance of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for law enforcement and community providers in effectively managing mental health crises.
Faculty: Bekah Bock, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Mike Gibson, Behavioral Health Police Officer
Audience:
- Judges and court staff
- Legal professionals
- Educators
- Anyone interested in MOST
CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2027.
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