The California Crisis Intervention Training Association (CACITA): Statement of Diversity and Inclusion CACITA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization representing community organizations, mental health professionals, and first responders.
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CACITA is devoted to promoting crisis intervention training (CIT) and best practices throughout California. We value the strength that diversity and inclusion adds to our trainings, and any training endorsed by CACITA.
CACITA welcomes organizations, instructors, and members without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
We work to establish evidence based practices & program support for crisis intervention training throughout California
To accomplish this purpose, we work to raise public and stakeholder awareness through education and outreach, establishing and disseminating standards for developing, implementing and sustaining crisis intervention programs within the diverse communities of California. We provide assistance to Behavioral Health and Law Enforcement partners interested in developing CIT programs, supporting research, improving public health and safety.
The purpose of the California Crisis Intervention Training Association (CACITA) includes:
The promotion and expansion of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) throughout the State of California.
The provision of professional forums, meetings and conferences for the purpose of sharing best practices among CIT officers, CIT presenters, behavioral health and other health care professionals and community partners.
Continues knowledge and skill development for CIT trained officers, presenters, behavioral health professionals and other first responders to support the healthy and safe communication and wellbeing.
Facilitation of ongoing dialogue and partnerships among behavioral health professionals, community partners and law enforcement.
The development and promulgation of evidence-based best practices by which California’s law enforcement and public safety agencies and other first responders can improve service to people in crisis.