Police education and mental health - A problem for the democratic policing Model?

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    Abstract

    The so-called ‘democratic policing model’ utilised in most developed countries across the world encourages participation from all within communities to engage in a decision making process, which ensure all people are represented and receive the service they deserve. In support of this concept, there is an assumption that the police receive much education and training which would allow them to appreciate the difficulties experienced by such people and the importance of interacting with individuals suffering from mental health problems. Indeed in the UK successive government policies such as ‘Care in the Community’, has increased the number of contacts police have with such individuals on a daily basis. However, the idea of the democratic policing model may be undermined due in part to the lack
    of training received and understanding displayed by police officers to those people suffering from mental health. Utilising examples from England and Wales, this presentation will discuss
    such issues, the impact for the police organisation and also for individuals who may not have a voice in the way they are policed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAbstracts of the XXXIVth International Congress on Law and Mental Health
    Subtitle of host publicationVienna, Austria, 2015
    EditorsDavid N. Weisstub
    PublisherInternational Academy of Law and Mental Health
    Publication statusPublished - 12 Jul 2015
    EventXXXIV International Congress on Law and Mental Health 2015 - Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
    Duration: 12 Jul 201517 Jul 2015
    Conference number: 34

    Conference

    ConferenceXXXIV International Congress on Law and Mental Health 2015
    Abbreviated titleLaw and Mental Health 2015
    Country/TerritoryAustria
    CityVienna
    Period12/07/1517/07/15

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