Mental Health Programs

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Washington Department of Corrections team a total of five (5) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Dr. Phil Gibson returned from paternity leave and joined the team, which is now moving towards using WHOOP straps for better data alignment and security. The project focuses on improving COs' self-regulatory skills to enhance health outcomes and is awaiting IRB approval. The pilot project has reduced participants from 300 to 100, with ongoing discussions about incentives and recruitment.

Confirmed with funder that team's GAM had been received and there are no questions/concerns regarding it.

Site requested information on wellness apps for corrections officers for their program. ACA SMEs compiled research and sent info to the site. Also discussed options in check-in meetings.

Connected team with IACP's Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) team per site's request.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the New York City Department of Corrections team a total of five (5) times to provide customized TTA and discuss programmatic updates. Over the past six months, the project has focused on preparing for increased training needs with the new healthcare-focused jail facility at Bellevue Hospital. They are hiring two instructors and have scheduled five days of training in November, with ongoing refreshers and Mental Health First Aid sessions.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Prince George County team a total of five (5) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Over the past six months, ACA, PG County, and IACP have collaborated on a project to train all staff in de-escalation and crisis response, with plans to expand refresher training and partner with a local university for data collection. Despite slow progress due to county bureaucracy and vendor changes, they aim to pilot the training by early 2025.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Louisville Metro Government team a total of four (4) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. The site has conducted ongoing classes for new recruits, with curriculum modifications including site visits and partnerships with local mental and behavioral health organizations. They are finalizing a grant agreement with the Bounce Coalition for trauma-informed de-escalation training and have held events focusing on SUD initiatives and LEO Suicide Awareness.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Colorado Department of Corrections three (3) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Over the past six months, Colorado's training sessions on mental health and substance use disorders have been extended to 14 hours, receiving positive feedback from trainees. CRIT training remains part of basic training and may be integrated into in-service training, while VR training implementation is delayed due to logistical issues.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Washington Department of Corrections team a total of five (5) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Dr. Phil Gibson returned from paternity leave and joined the team, which is now moving towards using WHOOP straps for better data alignment and security. The project focuses on improving COs' self-regulatory skills to enhance health outcomes and is awaiting IRB approval. The pilot project has reduced participants from 300 to 100, with ongoing discussions about incentives and recruitment.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Texas DOC team a total of five (5) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Over the past six months, the site has made significant progress in curriculum and training development, including a partnership with a university for online training and the creation of lived experience videos. They have also advanced their virtual reality training, completed needs assessments, and are on track with their implementation plan.