The US Council of State Governments Justice Center has released a report on how states have developed strategies to make police encounters with people with mental illnesses safer for everyone. Aimed at resulting in better mental health and criminal justice system outcomes, the report can aid statewide initiatives that connect individuals with mental illnesses with treatment and suppo... Read more »

“It makes me happy,” says Andy Finnegan in a Salt Lake Tribune article. “These animals need a home.&rd... Read more »

Competition is steep for the Reading to Roxy program at Island Avenue School in Madison, Connecti... Read more »

Do you provide care for a person who has dementia? A new article on caregiver.com details three essential strategies for caregivers who strive to enhance the well-being of persons with dementia. Dementia Care Specialists president and founder Kim Warchol, OTR/L, outlines ways in which care partners can get help and support, learn how to deliver Dementia Capable Care, and find acceptance and comfort in the knowledge that they are making a differe... Read more »

Hey educators! Find out about an awesome opportunity to share your school’s success with school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SW-PB... Read more »

A recent Campus Safety opinion survey indicates that 32% of public safety officers don’t get enough workplace violence prevention training. Additional concerns of survey respondents include emergency preparedness issues and appropriate staffing lev... Read more »

“People need to understand I think more slowly, and I might have little hiccups in what I’m saying,” writes Peter Jones on Guardian.co... Read more »

The Wisconsin-based Alzheimer’s Challenging Behaviors Task Force has released a report titled “We All Hold the Keys,” which outlines best practices for training law enforcement, direct care staff, residential care administrators, health care professionals, and others to care for persons with demen... Read more »

The dedicated staff members at the Specialty Care Clinic of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center have created a safe, caring, and person-centered environment for the patients/long-term stay residents with dementia in their c... Read more »

Thirteen schools in Australia are part of the eSmart Schools program, a nationwide initiative that focuses on stopping cyberbullying and cementing student saf... Read more »