As a criminal justice professional, you will regularly serve the public by supporting individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or who are affected by mental health issues or disabilities. To support individuals with mental health issues, criminal justice professionals must be ready to identify helpful resources for those in crisis. Not every community has the same resources available, so it is important to know what exists in your area. Your community may have federal, state, and county resources, as well as non-profit organizations and services. Vulnerable individuals rely on the ethical decision-making skills of criminal justice professionals to protect their safety in crisis situations.The introduction should be included in which you describe the community and the criminal justice organizations within it.
In this summative assessment, you will create a resource guide that lists services available in your community of Billings Montana. Upon completion, you will have a usable list of resources that promote solutions for individuals facing a similar crisis.
Select a target population represented in Billings Montana with demographics familiar to you, such as a group that shares a mental or behavioral health diagnosis, a cultural identity, socioeconomic status, or a factor such as age, race/ethnicity, or sex/gender. Locate data on current trends within this population related to mental health and the criminal justice system. Research community resources available in your area that promote solutions to individuals from this population who are affected by mental health issues or crises.
• Describe the demographics and mental health concerns of the intended population for the community resources included in your guide.
• Give 3 examples of resources available in your community in each of the following categories that are appropriate for individuals from the population group you selected:
• Mental health treatment services
• Disability and accessibility services
• Substance abuse services
• Domestic violence services
• Housing/shelter services
• Veteran services
• Sexual assault services
• Basic needs support (food and clothing)
• Transportation services (Note: When referring individuals in crisis to resources, remember to consider their access to a vehicle and driving ability.)
• Choose one: services for a first-time justice-involved individual; or, services for an individual exiting a correctional facility to reenter a community.
• Describe the services provided and include the following information for each community resource or agency:
• Name of the resource or agency
• Physical address
• Phone number
• Contact person
• Website of the resource or agency
• Cost to individuals (e.g., accepts insurance, sliding fee, free)
• Explain how each resource could assist someone affected by mental health issues or crisis.
• Recommend at least 1 additional service that would be helpful to the population you selected but is unavailable in your community.
Use a format that makes the information in the guide clear to readers, such as a flyer, outline, list, brochure, or Wakelet page.
The Recommendations should include recommendation for additional resources or services that fill a need in the community.
The Resource Handbook should be 700+ words. This includes your introduction, description for each resource and recommendation (summary) for needed services in your community.
I have attached for your use and/or edification the Resource Template that was included in previous classes. It was not included in the syllabus this time, and you are welcome to format your guide differently if you like. I think this is a great tool for you to utilize to complete this assignment as it provides a little bit more clarity on the elements that are required. Again, keep in mind the importance of an introduction and a recommendation of services needed in Billings Montana
As a criminal justice professional, you will regularly serve the public by supporting individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or who are affected by mental health issues or disabilities. To support individuals with mental health issues, criminal justice professionals must be ready to identify helpful resources for those in crisis. Not every community has the same resources available, so it is important to know what exists in your area. Your community may have federal, state, and county resources, as well as non-profit organizations and services. Vulnerable individuals rely on the ethical decision-making skills of criminal justice professionals to protect their safety in crisis situations.The introduction should be included in which you describe the community and the criminal justice organizations within it.
In this summative assessment, you will create a resource guide that lists services available in your community. Upon completion, you will have a usable list of resources that promote solutions for individuals facing a similar crisis.
Select a target population represented in Billings Montana with demographics familiar to you, such as a group that shares a mental or behavioral health diagnosis, a cultural identity, socioeconomic status, or a factor such as age, race/ethnicity, or sex/gender. Locate data on current trends within this population related to mental health and the criminal justice system. Research community resources available in your area that promote solutions to individuals from this population who are affected by mental health issues or crises.
• Describe the demographics and mental health concerns of the intended population for the community resources included in your guide.
• Give 2 examples of resources available in your community in each of the following categories that are appropriate for individuals from the population group you selected:
• Mental health treatment services
• Disability and accessibility services
• Substance abuse services
• Domestic violence services
• Housing/shelter services
• Veteran services
• Sexual assault services
• Basic needs support (food and clothing)
• Transportation services (Note: When referring individuals in crisis to resources, remember to consider their access to a vehicle and driving ability.)
• Choose one: services for a first-time justice-involved individual; or, services for an individual exiting a correctional facility to reenter a community.
• Describe the services provided and include the following information for each community resource or agency:
• Name of the resource or agency
• Physical address
• Phone number
• Contact person
• Website of the resource or agency
• Cost to individuals (e.g., accepts insurance, sliding fee, free)
• Explain how each resource could assist someone affected by mental health issues or crisis.
• Recommend at least 1 additional service that would be helpful to the population you selected but is unavailable in your community.
Use a format that makes the information in the guide clear to readers, such as a flyer, outline, list, brochure, or Wakelet page.
The Recommendations should include recommendation for additional resources or services that fill a need in the community.
The Resource Handbook should be 700+ words. This includes your introduction, description for each resource and recommendation (summary) for needed services in your community.
I have attached for your use and/or edification the Resource Template that was included in previous classes. It was not included in the syllabus this time, and you are welcome to format your guide differently if you like. I think this is a great tool for you to utilize to complete this assignment as it provides a little bit more clarity on the elements that are required. Again, keep in mind the importance of an introduction and a recommendation of services needed in Billings Montana