Wishing all our Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you are able to pause for a moment with friends and family to reflect and be thankful.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Since its inception, The JCSWB has published many in-depth pieces about #mentalhealth, and today we invite you to visit the website to learn more about its importance in #policing and the wider #community: bit.ly/3dILkFk @NicheRMS

#CallForPapers: We welcome papers on a range of multidisciplinary subjects. Submit your original research, social innovations, review articles, and more! Learn more: journalcswb.ca/index.php/csw…

Attn #LEPH2026 Presenters! Submissions for our special conference-themed issue are due TOMORROW (Oct 7). Don't miss it! Expand the reach of your presentation and share your work with a wider audience. Submit today: bit.ly/4fRAPwA @GLEPHAssoc @LEPH2026

The September 2026 #MostRead article was a meta-analysis of the impact of community policing on crime reduction by Ekici et al. Check it out here: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.244

This piece examines the rapid integration of #AI into our daily lives and its potential impact on #youthmentalhealth and invites diverse professionals to discuss its use and the potential #empathy gap when we rely on artificial replacements: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.586 @LRosina

This commentary and vignette draw upon previous works and practice in conducting psychological autopsies following first responder suicides. it reflects recurring themes identified across investigations and aims to humanize and bring hope: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.595

Attn #LEPH2026 Presenters! Submissions for our special conference-themed issue are due Next Wednesday: October 7th. Don't miss it! Expand the reach of your presentation and share your work with a wider audience. Submit today: bit.ly/4fRAPwA @GLEPHAssoc @LEPH2026

Today we encourage members of the #CSWB community to explore the issues, listen, and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR

On September 30 we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honour the victims and celebrate the survivors.

Is civilian police oversight in Canada an illusion? @CalCorley explores 3 core structural issues crippling police boards today and sets out a practical roadmap for governance reform: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.580 @CSKACanada @CACP_ACCP @CAPG_ACGP @StamatakisCPA @OAPSB @ONInspectorate

This article examines how reflective practice functions as a critical tool for processing traumatic experiences to foster resilience and supporting professional identity development in high-stress contexts: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.551

This phenomenological study of 10 CICL in a Philippine SDC finds disrupted education, weak family ties & rigid rules—proposing Custodial Opportunity Strain Theory (COST): doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.583 #JuvenileJustice #CICL

Supporting police officer mental health requires addressing both operational and organizational stressors. This mixed-methods study shows that a multi-prong approaching including reducing stigma is key to healthier policing organizations: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.557

Today we honour the Canadian Police and Peace Officers who made the ultimate tragic sacrifice while keeping our communities safe. To watch this year's memorial service from Ottawa, please visit CPPOM.ca/Live. @CPPOM #HeroesInLife #HerosEnVie

Aujourd'hui, nous rendons hommage aux policiers et aux agents de la paix canadiens qui ont fait le sacrifice ultime et tragique en assurant la sécurité de nos communautés. Pour regarder le service commémoratif, visiter CPPOM.ca/Live. @CPPOM #HerosEnVie #HerosInLife

This study by Rine et al examines those found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (NCRMD) and unfit to stand trial (UST) in Sask., and focuses on sociodemographic, mental health, and criminological characteristics: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.547

ECHO PSP demonstrates high participant satisfaction as a healthcare education program that supports providers in delivering mental health care to public safety personnel. Read more at doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.532

JCSWB always welcomes new reviewers. Becoming a #PeerReviewer can help the #CSWB community, the Journal and you! Learn more here: journalcswb.ca/index.php/csw…

This piece by @DrIanHesketh et al. explores how different leadership approaches are required within contemporary policing and argues that organizations should move beyond preferred leadership styles and develop hybrid leadership capability: doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.528