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ARTICLE | November 18, 2025
Implementation Evaluation of a Program to Assist Victims of Violent Crime: Staff and Stakeholder Feedback
Police are called to the scene of violent crimes that involve victims who may need, but may not be offered, supportive services. To address this, a police-led deflection program, the East St. Louis Community Engagement Team (CERT), was established in Illinois. While police deflection programs have traditionally helped individuals with...
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ARTICLE | April 21, 2026
Evaluation of the Development of Empower, A Multi-Jurisdictional Police-Led Deflection Program in West Central Illinois
Rural, multi-jurisdictional communities face challenges developing coordinated responses that connect people with substance use and mental health needs to services instead of the justice system. We evaluated the action planning (AP) process for Empower, a multi-jurisdictional, police-led deflection program serving six counties in West Central Illinois, developed as part of...
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ARTICLE | December 04, 2025
Process Evaluation of a Rural, Police-Initiated Deflection Program in Southern Illinois: Leadership Team Feedback
Rural areas often face gaps in behavioral health resources, with limited availability and the need to travel long distances to access services. To address such challenges, innovative strategies, such as police deflection programs, help connect people in rural areas to treatment without an arrest. In order to advance understanding of...
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