Title: Cultural Considerations in Crisis Situations for Criminal Justice Professionals Providing Mental Health Services Culture plays a significant role in crisis situations, as it influences how individuals perceive and respond to such events. Cultural beliefs, values, and norms can shape an

Criminal justice professionals serve a diverse public and must be aware of cultural considerations for providing mental health services to different groups. 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 275 words: 
How does culture influence crisis situations and responses to them? 
How might your role as a criminal justice professional affect the way that an individual in crisis might respond to you? 
Give an example of a situation where a criminal justice professional would be expected to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect during an interaction with individuals different than themselves from a particular population group. 
What are strategies for providing culturally responsive mental health services to these individuals? 
Response Requirements
Support your response with at least 1 citation in APA format. You must provide in text citations and a full reference. Personal experiences cannot be used.