CRIT Module 7

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Purpose

This module introduces participants to intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their characteristics, how to recognize them, and tips for responding more effectively as an officer.

Instructor

It is recommended that this module be co-taught by a disability advocate or professional and a person with a developmental disability. A field training officer or coordinator in crisis response should also be available to assist with the delivery of the content, as needed. Encourage participants to ask questions throughout the module.

Time 120 minutes

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be able to: ​

1. Understand the basic characteristics of IDD;

2. Describe at least three strategies to identify potential IDD;

3. Name at least four common interactions with law enforcement; and

4. Use effective communication skills when interacting with a person with a disability.

Materials

Trainer’s Guide

7. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.pdf

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PowerPoint Presentation

7. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.pptx

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Activity Instructions

7. IDD Brief Role Plays for Discussion.pdf

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Additional Resources

• Mental Health Conditions & Developmental Disabilities: Why Know the Difference

• Developmental Disabilities: What Law Enforcement Officers Need to Know

CRIT Module 8

Family & Peer Perspectives Panel

Purpose

The Family and Peer Perspectives Panel is intended to be an opportunity for participants to hear personal stories from people living with behavioral health conditions and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Stories often include details about barriers to accessing services, positive and negative interactions with law enforcement, and feelings about the stigma and bias related to behavioral health conditions and disabilities. The goal is to have participants learn directly from those with lived experience. Family members or others who support people with behavioral health conditions and disabilities can be a helpful addition to the panel, but they should not replace the perspectives of those with behavioral health conditions and disabilities.

Time 110 minutes

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be able to: ​

1. Discuss the experience of people with behavioral health conditions or IDD from their perspectives;

2. Identify at least one barrier people face to accessing behavioral health and disability services;

3. Identify at least two areas of concern when individuals with behavioral health conditions and disabilities interact with law enforcement in the community; and

4. Identify at least three strategies for more effectively communicating and interacting with those with behavioral health conditions and IDD.

Materials

Trainer’s Guide

8. Family and Peer Perspectives Panel.pdf

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PowerPoint Presentation

8. Family and Peer Perspective Panel.pptx

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Additional Resources

• NAMI – The CIT Coordinators' Guide to the Peer and Family Perspective Panel

CRIT Module 9

Suicide

Purpose

This module introduces the risk factors and warning signs for suicide. Additionally, intervention strategies to help prevent suicide are discussed.

Instructor

This module should be taught by a mental health expert along with a law enforcement co-instructor from your community.

Time 75 minutes

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be able to: ​

1. Name warning signs of suicidal behavior; and

2. Know what to say to someone whom they suspect may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Materials

Trainer’s Guide

9. Suicide.pdf

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PowerPoint Presentation

9. Suicide.pptx

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