Services

Practical expertise for stronger crisis-response systems.

Abbott Solutions for Justice works with law enforcement, behavioral health organizations, universities, and community partners to develop, strengthen, and sustain effective Co-Response and Crisis Response programs.

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BUILD

Program Design & Implementation

We help agencies develop, launch, and strengthen Co-Response and Crisis Response programs built around local needs, resources, and partnerships, including:

  • Program design and staffing

    models

  • Police-clinician roles and workflows

  • Policies, documentation, and supervision structures

  • Launch and implementation support

  • Funding and sustainability

    planning

From initial planning to implementation, we help turn a program concept into a model that works in practice.

PREPARE

Training & Professional Development

Practical, skill-focused training for law enforcement, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams responding to behavioral health crises.

Training areas include:

  • Co-Response fundamentals and best practices

  • Crisis assessment, intervention, and de-escalation

  • Officer-clinician roles, communication, and scene coordination

  • Documentation, case management, and follow-up

  • Team resilience and wellness

Training is tailored to the agency and can be delivered as workshops, multi-day programs, or customized training initiatives.

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STRENGTHEN

Program Review & Technical Assistance

We help established Co-Response and Crisis Response programs assess what is working, identify gaps, and strengthen performance over time.

Support may include:

  • Program review and evaluation

  • Outcome measures and data collection

  • Policies, protocols, and documentation

  • Interagency collaboration and communication

  • Leadership and implementation support

  • Funding, sustainability, and performance reporting

Support can range from a focused review of a specific challenge to ongoing technical assistance and coaching for programs navigating growth or change.

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Specialized Support

University & Campus Public Safety

We work with colleges and universities to adapt Co-Response and Crisis Response approaches to campus environments, including coordination among public safety, counseling, student affairs, and behavioral health partners.

International Consultation

Abbott Solutions for Justice provides consultation on Co-Response and Crisis Response initiatives outside the United States, bringing experience with emerging models and adapting established practices to local systems and communities.

Speaking & Keynotes

Keynotes, conference presentations, panels, and legislative briefings

Dr. Sarah Abbott is available for in-person and virtual speaking engagements on Co-Response, behavioral health crisis response, and police–clinician partnerships.

Presentations draw on more than two decades of direct experience building and leading Co-Response programs and can be tailored to law enforcement, behavioral health, government, and multidisciplinary audiences.

SPEAKING INQUIRIES
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