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Apply Now to Join the Nationally Recognized Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Sites Program
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center is seeking applicants to expand the Law Enforcement–Mental Health Learning Sites Program. This...
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Apply Now to Join Law Enforcement and Homelessness Community of Practice
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and the National Police Foundation (NPF) are hosting a three-session, virtual Community of Practice focused on how data can inform police-mental health collaboration (PMHC) strategies for addressing...
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Q&A: How One Police Department Uses Data to Support Behavioral Health Responses
Responding to increasing numbers of mental health and substance use emergency calls, the New Castle County (DE) Police Department formed the Hero Help Addiction Unit and Mental Health Unit in 2016 and 2018, respectively. But...
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4 Tips to Successfully Open a Crisis Stabilization Unit
Crisis Intervention and Co-Responder Teams have headlined some of the advancements made by law enforcement when responding to people in behavioral health crisis. But even with models like these in place, most officers are...
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House Appropriations Committee Approves ’21 Funding for DOJ Programs
The House Appropriations Committee approved on Tuesday the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill on July 14 along party lines. The bill funds various state and local law enforcement...
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Apply Now for Short-Term, Free Support
With support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center is currently offering virtual training and support to one local jurisdiction (e.g., county, city) during Summer 2020 to better...
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Bridges Gap Between Police and the Community
Like many law enforcement agencies across the country, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, police department (CRPD) has faced its share of challenges when responding to mental health and substance use crisis calls. The state of...
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Funding Spotlight: New Grants Support Justice & Mental Health Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs is accepting applications for federal grants that support partnerships between justice and mental health organizations. Take a look at the below for more information on the...
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JMHCP Grant Helps San Luis Obispo ‘Step Up’ to Improve Lives of People With Mental Illnesses in Jail
San Luis Obispo, California was awarded a Justice and Mental Health Collaboration (JMHCP) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance in 2018 to improve responses to people with mental illnesses in...
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