"Deflection involves collaboration with many programs facilitated by multidisciplinary, co-responder teams of behavioral health practitioners and police officers who come from different professional cultures but share common goals. The Northeast Co-Responder program in Northeast Johnson County, Kansas, spans seven cities and involves five police departments. Building strong rapport among co-responders and securing officer buy-in from these departments is vital. However, navigating the unique cultures, views on behavioral health, and standard procedures of each department can be challenging.

The Northeast Co-Responder Program has been through many growth opportunities since the program began in 2017. In this webinar, presenters will share insights on the program's successes and lessons learned, focusing on achieving officer buy-in and supporting behavioral health initiatives. This presentation will equip clinicians and officers on multidisciplinary deflection teams with tools and strategies for building trusting relationships, navigating their distinct cultures, and enhancing officer buy-in and program sustainability and effectiveness."

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