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Strengthening connections among criminal justice agencies, behavioral health organizations, and the community to improve wellbeing for people with mental health conditions or co-occurring substance use disorders.

Community Supervision

People under community supervision (e.g., probation and parole) have 2 to 4 times higher rates of mental health conditions than people who are not on supervision. In addition, many face challenges related to securing stable housing and access to health care, and they are more likely to fail during supervision if not given the tools and treatment needed to succeed.

Parole and probation departments are well-positioned to help people with behavioral health needs address these challenges and help ensure that they succeed in community supervision. With JMHCP support, these agencies can work to implement evidence-based community supervision practices, increase connections to community-based treatment, and prioritize safe and affordable housing as people reenter the community.


Implementing Specialized Caseloads to Reduce Recidivism for People with Co-Occurring Disorders

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Key Staff

Joseph W. Arnett

Policy Analyst, Behavioral Health

jarnett@csg.org

Joseph W. Arnett provides policy recommendations, training, and technical assistance, working with a wide range of stakeholders in local governments, law enforcement, criminal justice, and behavioral health fields to improve police-mental health collaborations. Previously, Joseph worked for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board in Cleveland, Ohio. His role included the planning, implementation, and oversight of behavioral health programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system. Joseph was also previously a probation officer, supervising a mental health/developmental disability caseload, completing pre-sentence investigations, and working with clients to determine risk levels and needs. Joseph has an MS in criminal justice and a BS in substance abuse counseling from the University of Cincinnati.

Sean Justice

Senior Policy Analyst, Behavioral Health

sjustice@csg.org

Sean Justice provides technical assistance to Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grantees and Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Sites. Previously, Sean worked with the Institute for Intergovernmental Research in law enforcement and correctional officer safety and wellness. In this role, he supported programs aimed at providing resources and trainings to agencies supporting officer mental wellness. He also worked with the National Gang Center and the STOP School Violence program supporting targeted trainings to law enforcement and school resource officers. He has also served as a parole officer for the state of Tennessee and as a correctional program coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Corrections’ Swift, Certain, and Fair program. Sean holds a MS in forensic psychology and a BS in criminal justice with a focus in forensic psychology from Tiffin University. 

Austin Perron

Policy Analyst, Behavioral Health

aperron@csg.org

Austin Perron provides technical assistance to the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grantees and Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Sites. Before working for the CSG Justice Center, Austin worked as a Philadelphia police officer. During that time, he patrolled and served the Kensington section of the city. He also has experience working as a substance use counselor, behavior interventionist, and social worker. Austin earned his BA in theology with a minor in psychology from Georgetown University and his MS in criminal justice with a concentration in behavioral analysis from St. Joseph’s University. 

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