Research
CALL Program Evaluation
The Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) program involves a partnership between the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) and the Gulf Coast Jewish Family Community Services (JFCS) to divert non-crime-related calls (e.g., mental health, wellness, homelessness, substance abuse) from law enforcement to the CALL team.
The CALL program is being evaluated by Dr. Edelyn Verona, CJRP leadership team member Dr. Karen Liller, and clinical psychology doctoral student Alora McCarthy. Additionally, CJRP affiliate Ken Copenhaver provided assistance with GIS mapping for this evaluation. Funded by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, the CALL program evaluation will focus on equitable access and program implementation, particularly for communities of color who are disproportionately impacted by overpolicing.
The goal of this process evaluation is to identify any unfair aspects of the CALL program and protocol that negatively affect the equitable or proportional access of services to certain groups.
CALL Program
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Evaluation Report
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Infographic
Learn about key findings from the CALL program evaluation.