Mental Health & Crisis Intervention Flashcards
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Under Virginia law, a Temporary Detention Order (TDO) allows law enforcement to detain an individual for mental health evaluation for a maximum of how many hours?
Answer: 72 hours
Virginia law allows a TDO to be issued for up to 72 hours to permit emergency psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
Which Virginia statute primarily governs the emergency custody and temporary detention of individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others due to mental illness?
Answer: Title 37.2 Behavioral Health Code
Title 37.2 of the Virginia Code governs behavioral health, including procedures for Emergency Custody Orders and Temporary Detention Orders.
During a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) response, what is the PRIMARY goal of the responding officer?
Answer: De-escalate the situation and connect the individual to appropriate services
CIT training emphasizes de-escalation and diversion to mental health resources as the primary objective rather than arrest.
An Emergency Custody Order (ECO) in Virginia may be issued by which of the following?
Answer: A magistrate, special justice, or a treating physician in certain circumstances
Virginia Code §37.2-808 allows an ECO to be issued by a magistrate, special justice, or in certain circumstances by a treating physician.
What does the acronym 'PTSD' stand for in the context of mental health crises encountered by law enforcement?
Answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition law enforcement officers frequently encounter in the field and may also experience themselves.
When communicating with a subject in a mental health crisis, which approach is MOST effective according to CIT principles?
Answer: Speak calmly, listen actively, and use open-ended questions
CIT principles emphasize calm, empathetic communication with active listening and open-ended questions to reduce agitation and build rapport.
Under Virginia's ECO law, how long may law enforcement detain a subject under an Emergency Custody Order before a TDO must be issued or the individual released?
Answer: 8 hours
Virginia Code §37.2-808 permits detention under an ECO for up to 8 hours while a TDO evaluation is arranged.