Partnering Beyond the Response
The Advocates Co-Response Jail Diversion Program (JDP) partners with law enforcement agencies across Massachusetts to strengthen crisis response, officer wellness, and community partnerships. In addition to providing embedded co-response services, our experienced clinicians and leadership team offer customized training, consultation, and technical assistance tailored to the unique needs of police departments, public safety agencies, and community partners.
Whether you're looking to enhance officer skills, strengthen collaboration with behavioral health providers, or navigate complex community challenges, we're here to help.
Training Topics
Our trainings can be customized for patrol officers, supervisors, command staff, dispatchers, and community partners. Popular topics include:
- Crisis Response and De-Escalation
- Officer–Clinician Collaboration and Scenario-Based Training
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice
- Working with Individuals and Families Impacted by Dementia
- Responding to Hoarding Situations
- Documentation, Liability, and Mandated Reporting (including 51A and Elder Abuse Reporting)
- Suicide Prevention and Officer Wellness
- Behavioral Health Resources and Community Partnerships
- And many more...
Additional Services Available
- JDP also provides consultation and support to departments before, during, and after critical incidents, including:
- Critical Incident and Death Notification Support
- Officer Wellness and CISM Collaboration
- Post-Response Coordination and Case Consultation
- Community Panel Participation and Public Education
- Interagency Roundtable Facilitation
- Data Review, Program Development, and Consultation
- And many more...
To request additional services, please contact Senior Program Director Jenelle Main and Assistant Director Cara Caissie.
