AOT Resources
One of the aims of this toolkit is to provide educational materials to all professionals within the AOT system of care, courts, mental health providers, hospital staff, individuals and law enforcement. Use the filters below to find AOT related resources geared towards specific audiences in various types of media.
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March 2023Serious mental illness and assisted outpatient treatment for law enforcementThis training, presented by Scott Smith, is designed to provide law enforcement officers with an overview of serious mental illness, the basics of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT), and how AOT can help law enforcement officers in working with civilians in mental distress. This training is a part of the AOT toolkit. Visit behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot to learn more.Law enforcementTraining -
March 2023Serious mental ilness and assisted outpatient treatment for law enforcementThis training, presented by Scott Smith, is designed to provide law enforcement officers with an overview of serious mental illness, the basics of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT), and how AOT can help law enforcement officers in working with civilians in mental distress. This training is a part of the AOT toolkit. Visit behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot to learn more.Law enforcementTraining
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March 2023Why assisted outpatient treatment matters to law enforcementIn this webinar, Scott Smith from the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice explains the significant benefits of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for law enforcement. AOT, which involves court-ordered mental health treatment, has shown impressive results in states like New York, including reduced rates of psychiatric hospitalizations, homelessness, and substance use. The program also leads to substantial cost savings for the system and improves community safety by decreasing property crimes and mental health crisis calls. For law enforcement, AOT enhances officer safety by lowering injury rates and reducing the frequency of mental health-related call-outs.Law enforcementTraining
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March 2023How to complete a petition and when is AOT appropriate for law enforcementIn this training, Scott Smith, Ph.D. draws from his experience as a reserve police officer and a mental health clinician to talk about when assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) (aka Kevin’s Law) is an appropriate tool for law enforcement, who is eligible, how to complete a petition, and key information to share with the community about the process. Use the chapters in this video to navigate the content, including specific instructions for each item in the petition.Law enforcementTraining
