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Pennsylvania State Leaders “Step Up” to Take on Locally Driven Policymaking
Many community members are seeking to stop the cycle of arrest and incarceration for people with behavioral health needs. But individuals leading this work at the local level face seemingly intractable structural and fiscal barriers…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Mental Health
President Biden’s Proposed Budget Advances Key Safety and Justice Priorities
On May 28, 2021, President Biden released his full Fiscal Year 2022 budget, building on his discretionary spending proposal released in April. The full budget continues to expand major funding for criminal justice and public…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Law Enforcement, Mental Health
New Learning Community to Explore Person-Centered Justice in the Courts
This virtual Community of Practice is for interdisciplinary teams seeking to implement effective criminal case management for people with behavioral health needs.
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Courts, Mental Health
Apply Now: Community of Practice on Community Supervision Strategies for People with Serious Mental Illnesses and Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center is hosting a virtual Community of Practice focused on supporting counties in reducing recidivism among people on community supervision who have behavioral health needs. The Community of…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Mental Health
How Three Communities Are Supporting Mental Health and Decreasing Justice System Involvement Through JMHCP
Each year, roughly two million people with serious mental illnesses are admitted to jails across the nation. Join us for a conversation on supporting mental health and decreasing justice system involvement.
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President Biden’s 2022 Budget Request Prioritizes Mental Health Services, Racial Equity Initiatives, and Workforce Development
President Biden submitted his first discretionary budget request to Congress, which outlines his funding priorities for the 2022 fiscal year, including several important investments related to the criminal and juvenile justice system.
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Courts, Law Enforcement, Mental Health
New Support Centers Offer Behavioral Health Resources and Assistance
New support centers offer resources, training, and assistance to improve responses to people with behavioral health needs.
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Courts, Crisis Systems, Law Enforcement, Mental Health
Federal Spending and Pandemic Relief Package Signed into Law
Congress recently approved a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package for 2021 and a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package.
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Law Enforcement, Mental Health
Apply Now for Short-Term, Free Support in Winter/Spring 2021
Apply for short-term, free support to better understand how people with mental illnesses move through your local criminal justice system.
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Mental Health
Apply Now to Join the Nationally Recognized Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Sites Program
The CSG Justice Center is seeking applicants to expand the Law Enforcement–Mental Health Learning Sites Program.
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Law Enforcement, Mental Health