Resources - Virginia CIT

CIT Resources & Tools

Comprehensive resources to support effective crisis
intervention across Virginia

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Essential CIT Tools

Featured resources to support your crisis intervention work

VA CIT Coalition Bylaws

Click to download the Bylaws for the Virginia Crisis Intervention Team Coalition.

Amended August 8, 2024

VA CIT Essential Elements

Download this PDF for CIT Program Development guidance.

Useful Links

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
Virginia Dept of Behaviorial Health and Developmental Services

Officer Wellness Toolkit

Resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of law enforcement officers dealing with crisis situations.

For CIT Instructors

Tools and resources to support CIT program management

Program Development

Program Implementation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for establishing a new CIT program or enhancing an existing one.

Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit

Templates and strategies for building community partnerships and engaging key stakeholders.

Funding Guide

Information on potential funding sources, grant opportunities, and budget management.

For CIT Instructors

Teaching materials and evaluation tools

Lesson Plans

Mental Health Overview Module

Presentation materials and instructor notes covering mental health conditions, terminology, and stigma reduction.

De-escalation Techniques Module

Comprehensive lesson plan with demonstration videos and practice exercises.

Active Listening Skills Module

Presentation and interactive exercises for teaching effective communication during crisis.

Legal Considerations Module

Materials covering relevant laws, policies, and procedures for crisis response.

For Law Enforcement

Resources to support officers in responding to crisis situations

Implementation Resources

Department Implementation Guide

Step-by-step guidance for implementing CIT within law enforcement agencies.

CIT Officer Selection Criteria

Guidelines for identifying and selecting officers well-suited for CIT training.

Policy Integration Templates

Sample policies for integrating CIT practices into departmental procedures.

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De-escalation Guide

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CIT Resources & Tools

Essential CIT Tools

VA CIT Coalition Bylaws

VA CIT Essential Elements

Useful Links

Officer Wellness Toolkit

For CIT Instructors

Program Development

Program Implementation Guide

Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit

Funding Guide

For CIT Instructors

Lesson Plans

Mental Health Overview Module

De-escalation Techniques Module

Active Listening Skills Module

Legal Considerations Module

For Law Enforcement

Implementation Resources

Department Implementation Guide

CIT Officer Selection Criteria

Policy Integration Templates

Resource Library

De-escalation Guide

De-escalation Guide

De-escalation Guide

De-escalation Guide

De-escalation Guide

De-escalation Guide

De-escalation Guide

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