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Building an Effective County Behavioral Health Care Continuum

WebBuilding an effective behavioral health care continuum targets the root causes of behavioral health emergencies by investing in comprehensive and accessible …

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West Texas Centers, TX

WebWest Texas Centers (WTC) is a community mental health center located in Big Spring, Texas. Since its inception in 1997, WTC has provided mental health services …

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Redefining Community Safety in Three Local Counties

WebA new report explores the meaning of community safety for people who live and work in three US counties. Each county faces some challenges that impact views of …

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Pre-Arrest Diversion – An Effective Model Ready for Widespread …

WebThe Pre-arrest Diversion Program (PAD) is now seen as a successful alternative to arrest and a law enforcement tool for improving public safety and …

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How Crisis Intervention Training Can Help Police Officers Respond …

WebIt emphasizes understanding of mental illness and incorporates the development of communication skills, practical experience, and role-playing. In 2012, the …

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Middlesex County, MA

WebLast Updated January 28, 2022 Background & Approach. The Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission was created by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Act of …

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Texas Health and Human Services, TX

WebThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is collaborating with 13 local mental health authorities (LMHAs) to support community-based solutions …

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Likely Broad Impact for a U.S. Department of Justice Finding on

WebA pivotal moment has come in the long and complex effort to reform the U.S. criminal justice system. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has directed officials in …

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Five Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Reentry

WebWhen people who have been incarcerated have unaddressed trauma, they may experience a range of serious negative outcomes. Meanwhile, trauma-informed …

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New York City 2018 Safety and Justice Challenge Fact Sheet

WebNew York City 2018 Safety and Justice Challenge Fact Sheet We’ve got a problem to fix: New York City has the lowest incarceration rate of any large city in the country, yet …

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Palm Beach County, FL

WebPalm Beach County is focused on addressing its remaining challenges in its local justice system. The major challenge the county faces is significantly reducing racial …

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No Access to Justice: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness and …

Webth treet Brooklyn ew ork vera.org Introduction On any given night in the United States, more than 550,000 people are experiencing homelessness.1 Among these, approximately …

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Allegheny County, PA

WebAllegheny County is focused on addressing its remaining challenges in its local justice system. First is that the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted how …

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Milwaukee County, WI

WebIn 2015, Milwaukee County had 33,500 jail bookings per year. Most county jail bookings were tied to misdemeanors arrests. People with mental health issues and …

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Charleston County, SC

WebIn 2014, there were nearly 25,000 local admissions to Charleston County’s jail. The most frequent charges resulting in jail use were municipal and magistrate …

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Los Angeles County, CA

WebLos Angeles County operates the world’s largest jail system, and despite an incarceration rate well below the national average, its jails remain critically overcrowded. …

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Orange County, CA

WebWith over 3 million people and 34 cities, Orange County California is the sixth most-populated county in the United States and is more populous than 21 U.S. states. …

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