Police services detention centres: a proposed solution for action

Woods, Phil; Leidl, Don; Butler, Lorna; Stonechild, Jason; Luimes, Janet

doi:10.1080/15614263.2016.1230852

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“…Tele-mental healthcare has also been shown to be largely effective for mental health diagnoses, can improve continuity and quality of care, is viewed positively by patients and consulting professionals and can reduce costs in some circumstances (see reviews) [42–44]. This technology has been used in justice-related settings [45]. The technologies are also considered both useful and easy to use by mental health professionals in rural and remote Canadian Indigenous communities [46].…”

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Remoteness and its impact on the potential for mental health initiatives in criminal courts in Nunavut, Canada

Ferrazzi

Krupa

2018

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Remoteness in the isolated communities of Nunavut, Canada adversely affects access to mental health services. Mental health initiatives in criminal courts exist in many cities to offer healthcare alternatives to regular criminal court processing for people affected by mental illness. These initiatives do not exist in Nunavut. A qualitative multiple-case study in 3 Nunavut communities involving 55 semi-structured interviews and 3 focus groups explored perceptions by health, justice and community stakeholders of the potential for criminal court mental health initiatives in the territory. Findings suggest remoteness is perceived to hinder mental healthcare support for court responses to people affected by mental illness, creating delay in psychiatric assessments and treatment. While communication technologies, such as tele-mental health, are considered an effective solution by most health professionals, many justice-sector participants are sceptical because of perceived limits to accessibility, reliability and therapeutic value. These perceptions suggest remoteness is a significant hurdle facing future criminal court mental health initiatives in Nunavut. Additionally, remoteness is viewed as affecting decisions by lawyers to bypass legislated mental health avenues, possibly resulting in more people with mental illness facing criminal justice sanctions without assessment and treatment.

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Remoteness and its impact on the potential for mental health initiatives in criminal courts in Nunavut, Canada

Ferrazzi

Krupa

2018

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Crisis intervention team training: when police encounter persons with mental illness

Bratina

Carrero

Kim

et al. 2018

Police Practice and Research

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Exploring the Delivery of Healthcare in the Police Detention Center Through Remote Presence Technology

Woods¹,

Leidl²,

Luimes³

et al. 2019

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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Introduction: There is overwhelming evidence to support the delivery of high-quality health service at a lower cost with the use of advanced technologies. Implementing remote presence technology to expand clinical care has been fraught with barriers that limit interprofessional collaboration and optimal client outcomes. In Canada, government ministries responsible for correctional services, policing, and health are well positioned to link federal, provincial, and regional services to enhance service delivery at the point of care for individuals detained within the justice system. Using remote presence technology to link the detention center with relevant health services such as the emergency room has the potential to open up a new care pathway. Research Question: The key research question was how a new intervention pathway for individuals detained in police service detention centers could be implemented. Research Design: Utilizing an exploratory qualitative research design, interviews were undertaken with 12 police service and six healthcare participants. Data were transcribed and thematically analyzed. Findings: Four main themes emerged and included role conflict, risk management, resource management, and access to services. A number of collaborative learning partnerships were identified by the participants. Implications: These themes reveal important facilitators and barriers to attending to the health needs of detainees within the police detention center through the utilization of remote presence.

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Police services detention centres: a proposed solution for action

Cited by 4 publications

References 28 publications

Remoteness and its impact on the potential for mental health initiatives in criminal courts in Nunavut, Canada

Remoteness and its impact on the potential for mental health initiatives in criminal courts in Nunavut, Canada

Crisis intervention team training: when police encounter persons with mental illness

Exploring the Delivery of Healthcare in the Police Detention Center Through Remote Presence Technology

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