Understanding and Managing Risks for People with Behavioral Health Needs
FAQs for Local Prosecutors
Understanding and Managing Risks for People with Behavioral Health Needs: FAQs for Local Prosecutors
Prosecutors play an important role in determining how the criminal justice system responds to people with behavioral health needs, but they may have questions about what they can do in cases that involve this population or any risks associated with recommending alternatives to incarceration. This brief provides research about people with behavioral health needs and the stigmas they face. It also presents practical steps prosecutors can implement to improve the outcomes for this population, reduce risk, and maintain public safety. Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash.
Project Credits
Writing: Rachel Lee, CSG Justice Center, and Marlene Biener, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Research: Rachel Lee, CSG Justice Center, and Marlene Biener, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Advising: Hallie Fader-Towe, CSG Justice Center
Editing: Darby Baham, Emily Morgan, CSG Justice Center
Design: Michael Bierman
Public Affairs: Ruvi Lopez, CSG Justice Center
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