This session will discuss some of the information sharing challenges encountered by jurisdictions seeking to develop and implement criminal justice and behavioral health collaboration programs. Specific topics will include an overview of legal considerations, different practitioner perspectives, and the strategies some jurisdictions have used to share mental health and substance use information without compromising individual privacy or professional responsibility obligations.
Emily Turner, Policy Analyst, Courts, Council of State Governments Justice Center
John Volpe, Special Advisor on Criminal Justice and Mental Health, Bureau of Mental Health, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Montana's judicial branch is launching a data analysis of racial disparities in its criminal justice system.
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Racial Disparity Analysis Aims to Improve Data Collection in Montana’s Justice System
Montana's judicial branch is launching a data analysis of racial disparities in its criminal justice system.
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New Federal Strategy to Reduce Violent Crime and Improve Public Safety: What States Need to Know
On June 23, President Biden unveiled a new strategy to direct significant federal funding and support to strengthen state and local violence-reduction efforts.
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Senate Passes VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act
On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
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White House Invests $700 Million to Fight the Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons and Jails
On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
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A Tribute to Alan V. Sokolow
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Alan V. Sokolow, who was instrumental in founding The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center more than 20 years ago.
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Safety and Justice Deserve Better Data
A new 50-state scan of what jails, prisons, and supervision agencies report publicly shows how much—and how little—state policymakers have to work with.
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