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Posts in Dane County CIT/CIP

Dane County Parisi's 2018 Budget Includes New Money for NAMI Dane County's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program

The $15,000 investment will enable NAMI Dane County to expand the CIT program so that more officers receive the tools they need to do their job safely and effectively.

Dane County CIT/CIPGuest UserOctober 2, 2017Dane County CIT/CIP, Joe Parisi

An Account of My First Time Attending a CIT Program

One of the things that really struck a chord with me was that the participants of the training were there voluntarily; they understand the need for change in the jail system and they are doing their part to begin that change.

Dane County CIT/CIPGuest UserMarch 30, 2017Dane County CIT/CIP

NAMI Staff Participate in CIT International Certification Course

Three NAMI Dane County staff were certified during an 8-hour course that provided education on how to further develop the skills of coordinating, hosting, and facilitating local Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Crisis Intervention Partner (CIP) trainings.

Dane County CIT/CIPGuest UserNovember 15, 2016Dane County CIT/CIP