Cantalupo Case Study Essay

INTRODUCTION:

This case involved Allison Cantalupo being a danger to herself and others. Cantalupo was transported to the Huntington Memorial Hospital Emergency Room where she was placed on a WIC 5585 hold-Mental Health Hold.

INVESTIGATION:

On 10-27-17 at approximately 1133 hours, I was dispatched to the Cleveland Elementary School regarding a psychological evaluation. PPD Dispatch advised that a student, later identified as Allison Cantalupo was chasing another student with a piece of glass. School Staff members were able to corner Cantalupo and locked her in a room.

Officer Poirier #7081 and Officer Winkler #9511 also responded to the above location. Cantalupo was subsequently charged with PC 245(a)(1)-Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Refer to Officer Poirier’s crime report and Officer Winkler’s ADD report for additional information).

Upon my arrival, I spoke with Cantalupo who told me the following information: Cantalupo admitted that she was chasing another student with a piece of glass. Cantalupo was upset that the other student called her a “bitch”. Cantalupo told me that she has been diagnosed with a mood disorder and is currently taking her medication. Cantalupo reportedly has not attempted to commit suicide in the past.

I then spoke with Cleveland Elementary School Clinical Social Worker Luisana Marquez, who

Nunez told me the following information: Nunez has seen Cantalupo have several emotional outburst while at Hillside Homes. Nunez has reportedly seen Cantalupo bullying other juveniles at Hillside Homes. Cantalupo has reportedly had several suicidal incidents which have resulted in psychological holds. Nunez was not aware of the circumstances behind the suicidal incidents. Nunez confirmed that Cantalupo has been diagnosed with a mood disorder and is currently taking her medication. Cantalupo also has a therapist at Hillside Homes,