Policing and emotionally disturbed persons: disseminating knowledge, removing stigma and enhancing performance

• Published in: Australian journal of forensic sciences Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 37 - 48
• Main Author: Chappell, Duncan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01-06-2008
• Subjects: Attitudes; Australia-overseas comparisons; Case studies; Interstate comparisons; Jurisdiction; MENTAL ILLNESS; New South Wales. Mental Health Act 1990 s. 24; New South Wales: Law and legislation; Parliamentary committees; PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; Police; Police Association of New South Wales; POLICE POWERS AND DUTIES; AUSTRALIA; New South Wales
• ISSN: 0045-0618; 1834-562X
• DOI: 10.1080/00450610802047572

Issues arising in police interactions with 'emotionally disturbed persons' (EDP) - guidelines in relation to the exercise of powers of apprehension and detention of mentally ill persons - overview of proceedings of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT), the NSW Legislative Council's Select Committee on Mental Health and the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health.