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In Jan 09 , DMH published a set of [http://www.dmh.ca.gov/Prop_63/MHSA/Publications/Notices.asp Notice 09-02] concerning innovative programs.
 
In Jan 09 , DMH published a set of [http://www.dmh.ca.gov/Prop_63/MHSA/Publications/Notices.asp Notice 09-02] concerning innovative programs.
  
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In a paper Reimer, D. (2007, Fall). Forensic Unit, Forensic Nurse. On The Edge, 13(3) Donna Reimer.RN discusses the introduction of NVC into the intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) at Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) in Madison, Wisconsin , a medium security forensic unit.
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Click [[Severe_Mental_Illness_and_NVC | '''HERE''']] for research results on the benefits of using NVC for treatment of Severe Mental Illness.
 
 
The  paper shows how the use of NVC reduced the number of hours of seclusion and restraint from 92 hrs to 4 hrs over a four year period.
 
 
 
 
 
A critical reference  is a [http://www.iafn.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=302 paper] on  the use of NVC to reduce violence in a forensic ward.
 
 
 
Click [http://www.iafn.org/associations/8556/files/creating%20santuary%204.GIF here] to see a graph showing the reduction in harm to the staff after the introduction of NVC
 
 
 
This [http://www.iafn.org/associations/8556/files/creating%20santuary%203.GIF graph] shows the reduction of violence on a forensic unit after the introduction of NVC
 
 
 
Kathi Aichner has written a [[NVC_at_Atascadero_Sate_Hospital| report]] on the use of NVC at Atascadero State Hospital which showed that the patients were very enthusiastic about its use.
 
 
 
Melanie Sears has published two books about the use of NVC in Mental Health settings. One is
 
[http://www.amazon.com/Choose-Your-Words-Compassionate-Communication/dp/0979620627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239214602&sr=8-1 Choose your words], a book describing how NVC is used in a mental health system. The other is
 
[http://www.amazon.com/Humanizing-Health-Care-Nonviolent-Communication/dp/059540278X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239214715&sr=1-1 Humanizing Health Care with NVC], a book describing how the use of NVC can improve the delivery of mental health services.
 
  
 
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Giraffes interested participating in the development of Innovative programs under the Mental Health Services Act might contact the MHSA department of their (or neighboring) County Mental Health Departments.
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Professionals interested in participating in the development of NVC programs under the aegis of  Innovative programs under the Mental Health Services Act might contact the MHSA department of their County Mental Health Departments for more information on how to submit proposals for programs introducing NVC into their local Mental Health Delivery systems.
 
 
=References=
 
 
 
[[NVC_at_Atascadero_Sate_Hospital| Aichner,K. NVC at Atascadero State Hospital, personal communication, 2008]] <br>
 
[http://www.iafn.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=302 Reimer, D. Creating Sanctuary: Reducing Violence in a Maximum Security Forensic Psychiatric Hospital Unit, On The Edge - Spring 2009]  <br>
 
[http://insightcommunications.ca/documents/FORENSICS.pdf Reimer,D. Corwin C. Application of Core Strategies: Reducing Seclusion & Restraint Use, On The Edge, 13(3)  (2007)]  <br>
 
[http://www.amazon.com/Choose-Your-Words-Compassionate-Communication/dp/0979620627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239214602&sr=8-1 Sears, M.  Choose your words, CareInAction (2007)] <br>
 
[http://www.amazon.com/Humanizing-Health-Care-Nonviolent-Communication/dp/059540278X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239214715&sr=1-1 Sears M.,Humanizing Health Care with NVC, iUniverse, Lincoln Ne, (2006)]  <br>
 
 
 
  
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NVC and the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) of California

Intention

The intention of this page is to discuss and explore the possible relevance of the Mental Health Services Act aka Prop 63 of California to the support of Nonviolent Communication=

MHSA Background

The MHSA was passed by the voters of California in 2004 as Proposition 63 to encourage the support and development of services to people with severe mental illness. The money's (approximately 750M$ in fiscal year 2005-2006 ) is distributed to the County Mental Health systems by the http://www.dmh.ca.gov/ California Department of Mental Health] (DMH) under the supervision of the Oversight and Accountability Commission

Planning and distribution of the funds is being accomplished in five phases

Community Services and supports program (CSSP)
Capital (buildings) and information technology (IT)
Education and training (human resources) (WET)
Prevention and early intervention (PEI)
Innovation

Innovation

Innovation is concerned with the introduction of innovative programs which have significant likelihood of improving Mental Health Services. As NVC has been shown to have a significant effect on the delivery of Mental Health Services, it would appear that programs based on NVC have a significant likelihood of receiving support from MHSA Funds.

In Jan 09 , DMH published a set of Notice 09-02 concerning innovative programs.

Benefits of incorporating NVC in a mental health setting

Click HERE for research results on the benefits of using NVC for treatment of Severe Mental Illness.

Recommendations

Professionals interested in participating in the development of NVC programs under the aegis of Innovative programs under the Mental Health Services Act might contact the MHSA department of their County Mental Health Departments for more information on how to submit proposals for programs introducing NVC into their local Mental Health Delivery systems.