Evolution of Crisis Intervention

16Jan 2022 by

Crisis intervention has evolved over the past few decades. This assignment explores the development of crisis intervention through specific historical events and the development of crisis intervention models that are commonly used in the field.
The purpose of this assignment is to help you become familiar with the background knowledge of crisis intervention.

Complete both parts of this assignment:

Part 1: Timeline
List in a timeline 5 specific events that have played a role in the evolution of crisis intervention services.

Complete the following in your timeline:

Name each event and include a brief description of it.
Describe, in about 50 to 75 words, the impact that each event had on the development of crisis intervention at that time.

Part 2: Crisis Intervention Models
Choose 1 of the crisis intervention models discussed in this weeks readings.

Write a 350- to 700-word essay that includes:

An explanation of what makes crisis intervention uniquely different from other behavioral interventions
A description of the model
An example of the model being used in a crisis situation
The importance and influence of multicultural awareness when using this model
References in APA format