When partnering to implement evidence-based practices (EBP) in your community, there are a number of real-world factors to consider. You might even find yourself asking, what does EBP truly look like in action? For a moment, consider these scenarios:
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly on the front lines of behavioral health crises. Teams like co-responders, CIT units, and crisis intervention specialists are responsible for bridging the gaps between public safety and behavioral health in the community—but the complexity of their work often goes unsupported even with the right tools. This article will identify some of the core reasons we believe law enforcement agencies need to be equipped with case management solutions that are specialized for community response.
One of the most persistent challenges facing data managers, data information officers, data stewards, and data risk or compliance officers is determining the right evidence-driven systems and strategies for collecting, managing, sharing and publishing sensitive subject information. And, doing so in a way that meets agency privacy and regulatory requirements is a chief priority. When tackling these issues, a privacy-first approach offers solutions with clear benefits for consumers and institutions.
.jpg)
When managing complex interagency collaborations, some pursue a vision of a universal data systems merger, a single platform that links law enforcement, justice, health, and human service data systems into one universal system. This model may appeal to those seeking to reduce or eliminate data entry and duplication, and to streamline communications. Yet, in practice, universal human services data systems integrations often fail to launch and fail to keep promises. Here’s why.
