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Implementation, Outcomes and Cost-Benefit of Alternative Response Strategies

Thu, Nov 13, 9:30 to 10:50am, Independence Salon H - M4

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract/Description

Over the past several years, communities across the country have implemented programs designed to respond to non-violent, mental health, and quality-of-life 911 calls-for-service (CFS), as alternatives to traditional police response. Although there are signs of positive outcomes from these models, the research evidence around the impact is lacking. This panel presents the preliminary findings from evaluations of alternative response programs in two North Carolina communities. The panel presentations will describe the program approaches and implementation, the impact of the programs on CFS incident-level outcomes, including arrests, citations, and incident reports, and the cost-benefit of the alternative responses to traditional police response.

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