Qualitative Criminology (QC)
Abstract
"Community partnerships between police departments, social services, and healthcare providers continue to struggle in various ways, with mental health crisis response remaining a primary yet fragmented service delivery. Using the nodal governance perspective, this paper provides qualitative insight into the existing communication and resource barriers between law enforcement personnel and social service providers in a large urban county in Texas. Four key themes are presented: staff and resource availability, continuity of care, staff personnel and characteristics, and communication efficiency. Policy implications are also discussed, with the study’s findings supporting the prioritization of building stronger communication between existing social service providers, ensuring interagency cooperation and performance improvements, and striving toward productive data sharing between these organizations."
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Juarez, Alessa; Bowen, Kendra N.; and Nhan, Johnny
(2025)
"Communication inhibitors: Dilemmas in community partnerships amidst mental health crises in Texas,"
Qualitative Criminology (QC): Vol. 14:
No.
3, Article 3.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/qc/vol14/iss3/3
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