Supporting Young People’s Crisis Stabilization Needs During Reentry

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center with funding and support from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance 

Young people with behavioral health needs can be overrepresented in the justice system. Given the unique developmental challenges this population faces compared to adults, effective reentry planning requires enhanced collaboration and cross-system partnerships to fully address their crisis stabilization needs. In this webinar, participants will gain practical tools to improve their approach to reentry planning, ultimately supporting better outcomes for young people involved in the justice system. The session will feature a panel discussion with two Second Chance Act grantees, who will share insights on how they have developed comprehensive pre- and post-reentry processes for the young people in their care. The conversation will conclude with a question-and-answer session.

  Speakers:   

• Felicia Lopez Wright, Project Manager, Behavioral Health, CSG Justice Center 

• Kelly Storla, Assistant Manager, Juvenile Probation, Spring Mountain Youth Camp, NV 

• Samantha Gerdeman, Regional Director, Justice Works YouthCare 

• Solomon Baymon, Director, Western Massachusetts, ROCA, Inc.