Kubiak Sheryl, Shamrova Daria, Comartin Erin
Wayne State University, School of Social Work, United States.
Wichita State University, School of Social Work, United States.
Eval Program Plann. 2019 Apr;73:44-52. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.11.006. Epub 2018 Nov 8.
This study explores the feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and outcomes of a youth version of the Crisis Intervention Team training (CIT-Y). This intervention is designed to keep youth with a mental health problem out of the criminal/legal system by equipping police officers with developmentally appropriate information and techniques. Whereas much is known about the adult-focused CIT training, little is known about the youth-focused training. This preliminary investigation uses multiple methods (training observations, officer interviews, and pre/post-tests) to assesses the implementation of CIT-Y in two Midwest counties. Multiple 8-hour training sessions were offered in both counties with 127 officers participating and completing the pre/post measure. The findings of this study confirmed that CIT-Y training was feasible in these counties and acceptable to the officers who participated. Outcomes from the pre/post-tests show that 86% of officers positively changed their knowledge and attitudes regarding youth with mental health problems. Interviews revealed a positive impact on officers' reported behaviors. While this preliminary investigation of CIT-Y showed positive outcomes, recommendations for enhancing the curriculum and subsequent research are discussed.
本研究探讨了青少年版危机干预团队培训（CIT-Y）的可行性、可接受性、保真度和效果。该干预措施旨在通过为警察提供适合其发展阶段的信息和技术，使有心理健康问题的青少年避免进入刑事/法律系统。虽然我们对以成人为重点的CIT培训了解很多，但对以青少年为重点的培训却知之甚少。这项初步调查采用多种方法（培训观察、警官访谈和前后测试）来评估CIT-Y在中西部两个县的实施情况。两个县都提供了多次8小时的培训课程，有127名警官参加并完成了前后测试。本研究结果证实，CIT-Y培训在这些县是可行的，并且为参与的警官所接受。前后测试的结果表明，86%的警官在对待有心理健康问题的青少年的知识和态度上有了积极的改变。访谈显示对警官报告的行为有积极影响。虽然对CIT-Y的这项初步调查显示了积极的结果，但也讨论了改进课程和后续研究的建议。
