Age group: Adult Gender: Mixed male and female. Population served: No specific targeted population. Topic: Crime issues involving a mental health disorder or other health disorder. Location: Alberta. Number of completed Canadian outcome evaluation studies: 0. Continuum of intervention: Secondary crime prevention; Tertiary crime prevention. Some of the critical elements for the implementation of this program or initiative include the following:. The most recognized classification systems of evidence-based crime prevention programs have classified this program or initiative as follows:.
During , clients were seen females and males. The findings from this study have shown the following:. Alberta Community Crime Prevention Organizations. Goals The main goals of the PACT program are to: Provide a crisis response team that is able to intervene, assess, and support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the community; The mobile community-based crisis team addresses the mental health needs of rural individuals who come into contact with the law; and Stabilize individuals suffering from mental illness who are in contact with the RCMP.
Implementation Information Some of the critical elements for the implementation of this program or initiative include the following: Organizational requirements: This program relies on employing trained team members able to conduct risk assessment, intervene in crisis, and provide appropriate support and referrals to the appropriate community services. Partnerships: The teams pair RCMP or police officers, who are specially trained in mental health issues, with a psychiatric professional e.
Training and technical assistance: Limited information on this topic. Risk assessment tools: Limited information on this topic. International Endorsements The most recognized classification systems of evidence-based crime prevention programs have classified this program or initiative as follows: Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development: Not applicable. Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy: Not applicable.
