Apply Now to Join a National Program for Criminal Justice and Mental Health Learning Sites
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center is seeking applicants to join the nationwide Criminal Justice-Mental Health Learning Sites Program, which will highlight effective approaches from crisis response through courts, jails, probation, and community-based programs.
CSG Justice Center staff will be conducting virtual question and answer sessions for interested sites in January.
Following a competitive application process, 10 to 12 programs will be selected and gain national recognition as members of the Criminal Justice-Mental Health Learning Sites Program. These sites will work closely with the CSG Justice Center to provide peer-to-peer learning and mentoring opportunities to programs nationwide. While learning sites do not receive funding directly from BJA or the CSG Justice Center, they are reimbursed for approved costs associated with hosting site visits from other jurisdictions or travel to other jurisdictions to provide training and technical assistance. They also have access to no-cost, expert technical assistance provided by CSG Justice Center staff.
Priority will be given to applicants that are using innovative practices and are leading the field with interventions to reduce contact with the criminal justice system and recidivism for people who are involved in the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
Interested programs should submit a completed application to Katie Herman at kherman@csg.org by February 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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