Jail officers' lack of knowledge of appropriate intervention strategies poses a problem when dealing with the:

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Jail officers frequently encounter inmates who have mental health problems, and may lack the training to deal with them appropriately. This can result in harmful or tragic outcomes for both the officers and the inmates. Gang members, juveniles, and drug addicts may also require specialized interventions, but lack of knowledge about appropriate intervention strategies likely poses the greatest problem in dealing with the mentally ill.

Jail Officers' Lack of Knowledge of Appropriate Intervention Strategies Poses