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Mental Health Courts - CSG Justice Center

(9 days ago) WebThe CSG Justice Center began to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) in 2002 to over 100 mental health courts around the county. It …

https://csgjusticecenter.org/projects/mental-health-courts/

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New Jersey Mental Health Resources NJ Courts

(4 days ago) WebThe Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers mental health and other resources for those who have served their country. Veterans can also call the NJ Vet2Vet Hotline at …

https://www.njcourts.gov/public/get-help/mental-health-resources

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Mental Health Courts Mental Health America

(5 days ago) WebSimilar to other specialized court systems such as drug courts and veterans’ courts, mental health courts are an alternative to navigating the criminal justice system for …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-courts

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Mental Health Courts Program - Bureau of Justice Assistance

(5 days ago) WebThe goal of BJA's Mental Health Court grant program is to decrease the frequency of clients' contacts with the criminal justice system by providing courts with …

https://bja.ojp.gov/program/mental-health-courts-program/overview

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Psychiatry.org - Examining Mental Health Courts

(7 days ago) WebExamining Mental Health Courts. February 19, 2021. Patients and Families. People with mental illness are more likely to be arrested, to be denied or unable to pay …

https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/examining-mental-health-courts

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Problem-Solving Courts/Specialty Courts NAMI

(2 days ago) WebAs of 2020, there are an estimated 477 adult mental health courts and 56 juvenile mental health courts, along with approximately 3,500 drug treatment courts and 461 veterans …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Supporting-Community-Inclusion-and-Non-Discrimination/Problem-Solving-Courts-Specialty-Courts/

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Psychiatry.org - Mental Health Courts

(4 days ago) WebMental health courts (MHCs) are one of a range of “problem-solving courts” operated on the premise that the criminal law can be used to therapeutic ends to the benefit of both …

https://www.psychiatry.org/Psychiatrists/Search-Directories-Databases/Resource-Documents/2020/Mental-Health-Courts

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Law & Psychiatry: What Can We Say About Mental Health Courts …

(6 days ago) WebMental health courts (MHCs) are a popular type of problem-solving court, and there is ample evidence that they reduce recidivism and increase participation in …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ps.201300049

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National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to

(9 days ago) WebTask Force Activities. As we all transition to a new year, the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to Mental Illness is moving from …

https://www.ncsc.org/newsroom/behavioral-health-alerts/2021/national-judicial-task-force-to-examine-state-courts-response-to-mental-illness

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Behavioral Health and the State Courts NCSC

(3 days ago) WebNational Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts' Response to Mental Illness. Led by an Executive Committee, joined by 40 additional judges, court, and …

https://www.ncsc.org/mentalhealth

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National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to

(Just Now) WebOn March 30, 2020, the Boards of Directors of the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators took action to establish National …

https://www.sji.gov/mental-health-task-force-mhtf/

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Mental health courts can struggle to live up to their promise : …

(Just Now) WebThe country's first mental health court was established in Broward County, Florida, in 1997, "as a way to promote recovery and mental health wellness and avoid …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/21/1219628362/well-intentioned-mental-health-courts-can-struggle-to-live-up-to-their-goals

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Judicial Task Force Releases Final Report on State Courts - NCSC

(4 days ago) WebThat was the message echoed during Tuesday’s release of the final report from the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to Mental …

https://www.ncsc.org/newsroom/behavioral-health-alerts/2022/judicial-task-force-releases-final-report-on-state-courts-response-to-mental-illness

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Mental Health Courts - Overview NYCOURTS.GOV

(Just Now) WebOverview New York State’s Mental Health Courts (MHCs) seek to improve safety, court operations, and the well-being of justice-involved individuals living with mental illness by …

https://ww2.nycourts.gov/mental-health-courts-overview-27066

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What Is a Mental Health Court? - ohiobar.org

(7 days ago) WebWhat Is a Mental Health Court? In the 1950s, Ohio began a process required by state law to close many of its psychiatric hospitals. For most people with a …

https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/courts-and-lawyers/what-is-a-mental-health-court/

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Mental Health Courts - Mission and Goals NYCOURTS.GOV

(Just Now) WebMission and Goals. New York State’s mental health courts seek to improve public safety, court operations, and the well-being of people with mental illness by linking to court …

https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/problem_solving/mh/mission_goals.shtml

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News Office of the Illinois Courts

(Just Now) WebThe good news is that courts and justice partners are more aware of these issues than ever before, and systems are constantly evolving to meet this reality. The Mental Health Task …

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/News/1365/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month-with-Scott-Block/news-detail/

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WebAround 40 percent of the about 1.8 million people in local, state and federal jails and prison suffer from at least one mental illness, and many of these people have …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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Mental Health Supervision NJ Courts

(4 days ago) WebCourts. Adult Probation Supervision. *In case of emergency: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 or an emergency crisis center right away. If …

https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/adult-probation-supervision/mh-supervision

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Oregon hospitals’ lawsuit over state’s psychiatric care …

(8 days ago) WebMichael Gillette, an attorney representing the hospital systems and a retired justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, said Oregon’s rejection of its mental healthcare …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/uncommitted/oregon-hospitals-lawsuit-state-psychiatric-care/283-7987ffe5-e586-426b-b28f-e1934619f6cd

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Happening in Fulton: Mental Health Court Fair

(Just Now) WebThe third annual Mental Health Court Fair was held. Hear more from Fulton County Chief Magistrate Judge Hon Cassandra Kirk. This is our Misdemeanor Mental …

https://cm.fultoncountyga.gov/news/2024/05/07/happening-in-fulton-mental-health-court-fair

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A Guide to Mental Health Court Design and Implementation - CSG …

(9 days ago) WebThis report from the Council of State Governments Criminal Justice/Mental Health Consensus Project provides a roadmap for those interested in establishing a mental …

https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/a-guide-to-mental-health-court-design-and-implementation/

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N.Y. Prisons Holding Mentally Ill People in Solitary, Lawsuit Says

(Just Now) WebThe Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, which operates the state’s 44 prisons, and the Office of Mental Health, which provides psychiatric …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/nyregion/ny-prisons-solitary-confinement.html

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Court case over fatal car crash raises issues of mental health and

(3 days ago) WebFILE - The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, home of Georgia’s Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, is seen, Feb. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. No one disputes that Michelle …

https://apnews.com/article/car-crash-insanity-defense-michelle-wierson-a03a29c9fbfb5749ba917446996c23a7

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Examining mental health & the courts: A discussion with national …

(3 days ago) WebOctober 25th, 2022 04:00 pm - October 25th, 2022 05:00 pm. After a multi-year investigation, the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to …

https://www.ncsc.org/conferences-and-events/events-calendar/2022/oct/examining-mental-health-and-the-courts-a-roundtable-discussion-with-national-experts

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Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WebJonah E. Bromwich covers criminal justice in New York, with a focus on the Manhattan district attorney’s office and state criminal courts in Manhattan. More about …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/podcasts/the-daily/stormy-daniels-trump.html

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Treatment Court Locators SAMHSA

(Just Now) WebThe National Drug Court Resource Center (NDCRC) maintains a map of all operational treatment court programs by state/county. This map is updated on …

https://www.samhsa.gov/gains-center/treatment-court-locators

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Current state of agriculture weighs on farmers, ranchers mental …

(6 days ago) WebReasonings for mental health crises could be numerous reasons, including drought, farming expenses, and the price of fuel and machinery. “All of these factors …

https://www.kwch.com/2024/05/10/current-state-agriculture-weighs-farmers-ranchers-mental-health/

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In emotional interview, father of Burbank murder suspect says he …

(9 days ago) WebKyle Lombardo made a brief court appearance Thursday and is being held on $2 million bail. he has trouble getting mental health services from the state. …

https://abc7.com/post/kyle-lombardo-charged-in-death-of-mother-burbank-teacher-at-bret-harte-school/14790410/

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Workers are taking legal action over return-to-office mandates

(5 days ago) WebTwo circuit courts have ruled that remote work could be considered reasonable, Goselin said. A federal appeals court made that ruling in a case in which …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/05/06/return-office-mandates-lawsuits-employees/

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