Fayetteville Police Dept. partners with UA School of Social Work to provide internship program
The goal is to reduce the criminalization of people who suffer from substance abuse, homelessness and mental health.
Author: 5NEWS Web Staff
Updated: 8:58 AM CST January 19, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville Police Chief Mike Reynolds announced the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) has partnered with the University of Arkansas (UA) School of Social Work to provide a master’s level internship program.
The program will help connect citizens with community-based supportive services and identify human service needs for Fayetteville residents.
Program goals include:
Identify victims of crime who would benefit from additional community resources and or counseling.