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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.

Mental Health Courts

Mental health courts are specialized court dockets for certain defendants with mental illnesses that substitute a problem-solving model for traditional criminal court processing.

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Preparing Law Enforcement Agencies for Embedded Clinicians

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Building Successful Partnerships with Peer-Run Organizations

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