Course Title: Crisis Intervention Management

Topic: Introduction to Crisis Intervention Management

A Research Paper
Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School
REPUBLICAN COLLEGE
42 18th Avenue, Murphy, Cubao
1109 Quezon City

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
With specialization
In Criminology

By:
WILJHON GUIANG MANANSALA
Date: November 23, 2023

Professor:
MR. REYNALDO D. RABADON JR
 Crisis Intervention Management
“Introduction to Crisis Intervention Management”

Introduction

Today's world is dynamic and unpredictable. Individuals and communities are

frequently confronted with crises that put their coping skills and resilience to the test.

Natural disasters, traumatic events, or personal obstacles can all cause crises that disrupt

regular functioning and exhaust the resources of individuals impacted. Crisis Intervention

Management (CIM) develops as an essential and methodical strategy in response to the

urgent demand for assistance in such catastrophic situations.

Crisis Intervention Management (CIM) is the systematic and rapid response to an

event or scenario that surpasses an individual's or group's coping capacity and interrupts

normal functioning. The major purpose of Crisis Intervention Management is to give

timely and effective support to individuals in order to help them regain a sense of

stability, control, and functioning during and after a crisis. Crisis Intervention

Management involves the use of specialized techniques, tactics, and models to treat

individuals affected by a crisis's urgent psychological, emotional, and practical needs.

Crisis may result from ineffective coping skills and problem solving. Crisis is a

personal difficulty or situation that immobilizes people and prevents them from

consciously controlling their lives (Belkin, 1984). Because a crisis can be both

dangerous and advantageous, a mechanism for reducing crisis severity must be needed.
Body of Work

Crisis intervention varies from other sorts of counseling in that it is a short-term

activity done to help resolve a problem. A crisis intervention can help you determine
whether long-term treatment is required and, if so, where to begin the recovery process.
This body of research analyzes the interplay of crisis intervention and
management in the subject of criminology, highlighting the significance of quick and
efficient responses to crises in a variety of criminal justice contexts. This research project
digs into crisis intervention tactics geared to law enforcement, penal facilities, and
community-based settings, drawing on known criminological theories and practices. The
research also looks at how crisis management affects crime prevention, recidivism
reduction, and overall community safety.
Crises can take many different forms, and they are often classified based on the
nature and source of the difficult situation. Here are some examples of typical sorts of
crises:

Natural Disasters:

Includes earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters
that inflict extensive damage and disruption.

Man-Made Disasters:

A man-made disaster results from man-made hazards (threats having an element of

human intent, negligence or error, or involving a failure of a man-made system). They
differ from natural disasters that result from natural hazards. Examples are: Terrorism,
burning of property, vehicular accidents.

Health Crisis:

Involves global health hazards such as pandemics, epidemics, and the outbreak of
infectious diseases, which can have substantial social, economic, and public health
impacts.
Personal Crisis:

Individual-level crises might include unexpected illnesses, accidents, financial crises, loss
of love one’s, and other occurrences that have a substantial influence on one's life.

Psychological or Emotional Crisis:

These involves mental health emergencies, such as suicidal thought, anxiety or

depression, and other type psychological distress.

Social or Community Crisis:

It occurs when a community or society encounters challenges such as financial crises,

high unemployment rates, civil disorder, or political instability.

Technological Crisis:

These results from failures or breakdowns in technological systems, such as power

outages, cyber-attacks, or communication breakdowns.

Environmental Crisis:

These involves crises related to environmental issues, such as pollution, climate change,
deforestation, and reduction of natural resources.

Organizational Crisis:

This might occur as a result of financial difficulties, leadership crises, product recalls,
legal issues, or other challenges that threaten the organization's stability.

Educational Crisis:
Includes challenges faced by educational institutions, such as academic fraud, harassment
involving students, natural disasters affecting campuses, and disruptions to the learning
environment.

Political Crisis:
Situations in which political systems or administrations encounter difficulties, such as

rebellions, protests, allegations of corruption, or international crises.

Conclusions

Crisis is something we cannot prevent from happening. This is the reason why we
should adapt a crisis intervention management. Furthermore, the consequences of a crisis
might vary extensively, affecting individuals, groups, or entire societies. Understanding
the nature of the problem and developing interventions accordingly is essential for
effective crisis management.

In addition, this research digs into different kinds of crises, giving light on their
distinguishing features and the importance of a comprehensive approach. Understanding
the characteristics of each crisis type is critical for establishing successful crisis
intervention and management solutions, whether dealing with natural disasters, health
emergencies, technological disruptions, or organizational challenges.

Recommendations

Effective crisis management involves a combination of preparedness, response,

recovery, and learning from the experience. It is recommended that we should develop a

crisis management plan. We should also establish a crisis management team that is well

trained depending on the type of crisis they are handling. It is also recommended that

regular training sessions and crisis simulation drills should be held to ensure that the

crisis management personnel understand their tasks and can respond effectively under
pressure. This aids in the identification of areas for improvement in the crisis

management plan.

Finally, raising public awareness about crisis intervention resources and tactics

can equip communities with the tools they need to respond successfully to a variety of

crises, building a culture of resilience and support.

References:

(PDF) Crisis Intervention: Issues and Challenges (researchgate.net)

Crises and Crisis Management: Integration, Interpretation, and Research Development -

Jonathan Bundy, Michael D. Pfarrer, Cole E. Short, W. Timothy Coombs, 2017 (sagepub.com)

(PDF) Crisis Management: Theory and Practice (researchgate.net)

(PDF) Crisis Intervention and Critical Incident Stress Management: A defense of the field

(researchgate.net)

The Different Types of Crisis (verywellmind.com)

What is Crisis and Different Types of Crisis - Management Study HQ

Public Safety - Emergency Management - Man-Made-Disasters (pbcgov.org)