This study is a critical appraisal with a pragmatic worldview of current research on the topic of police crisis intervention methods with children in crisis and the research question is, “Are current Canadian police intervention methods for children in crisis, resulting from violence and abuse, effective in mitigating children from entering the Criminal Justice System or causing further trauma leading to justice-involved youth?” A significant gap in Canadian research was found on current police crisis intervention methods and on these with children as the person in crisis. Generalizability of studies in other countries may not be possible due to Canada’s unique multicultural society and differences in policies and laws. Similar models and training frameworks may be applicable, however, with customization for a Canadian context.
