This article also appeared on p. 3 of the Fall 2017 print edition.Pamela Cravez, editor of the Alaska Justice Forum, gives an overview of articles in the current edition of the Alaska Justice Forum

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1Alaska Justice Forum 34(2), Fall 2017, online editionSign up for the Alaska Justice Forum online:www.uaa.alaska.edu/justice/forum/provides law enforcement with knowledge and skills for improving police interactions with individuals with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The newly formed Mat-Su CIT Coalition is using this training and collaborative approach between health and mental health providers, first responders, and the justice system to aid in responding to a growth in 911 calls involving mental health and substance use. For purposes of disclosure, I am a board member of the Anchorage affiliate of NAMI (the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). NAMI and many local affiliates collaborate with CITs. NAMI Anchorage, however, is not a partner in the Mat-Su CIT Coalition. I encourage you to go to the Forum online — www.uaa.alaska.edu/justice/forum/  — and read about specialized police responses in addition to CIT. Online you’ll also find full citations to references in Forum articles and a place to sign up to get the Forum electronically.Pamela CravezAlaskaJusticeForum@alaska.eduEditor’s NoteIn this issue we look at crime rates in relation to criminal justice reform and police staffing.  In Alaska, crime rates, particularly property crime, have been increasing. Trend lines tell us that this increase has been occurring for the last few years. While we are not at an all-time high, we are continuing to move up. Both stories caution using crime rates as a single factor to determine policy. Another story in this issue, on Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT), shows how specific training Editor:  Pamela CravezEditorial Board: Allan Barnes, Lindsey Blumenstein, Jason Brandeis, Sharon Chamard, Ron Everett, Ryan Fortson, Kristin Knudsen, Cory R. Lepage, Brad Myrstol, Troy Payne, Deborah Periman, André RosayTypesetting and Layout: Melissa GreenAndré Rosay, Director, Justice CenterPublished quarterly by the Justice CenterCollege of Health University of Alaska Anchorage 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 786-1810 (907) 786-7777 fax ayjust@uaa.alaska.edu http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/justice/© 2017 Justice Center, College of Health, University of Alaska Anchorage  ISSN 0893-8903The opinions expressed are those of individual authors and may not be those of the Justice Center.UAA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/titleIXcompliance/nondiscrimination.ALASKAJUSTICEFORUM

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