Multiple contacts with diversion at the point of arrest.
A diversion at the point of arrest (DAPA) scheme was set up in five police stations in South Birmingham in 1992. In a study of all referrals made over a four-year period a sub group of multiple contact individuals was identified. During that time four hundred and ninety-two contacts were recorded in total, of which 130 were made by 58 individuals. The latter group was generally no different from the single contact group but did have a tendency to be younger. This research highlights the need for a re-evaluation of service provision and associated education of police officers and relevant mental health care professionals.
Riordan
Sharon
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The University of Birmingham and South Birmingham Mental Health NHS Trust, Reaside Clinic, Birmingham Great Park, Bristol Road South, Birmingham B45 9BE.
Wix
Stuart
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Haque
M Sayeed
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Humphreys
Martin
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D000328:Adult; D003415:Crime / Q000523:psychology*; D003416:Criminal Law; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology; D016495:Police / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012017:Referral and Consultation