Adults with Behavioral Health Needs under Correctional Supervision
A Shared Framework for Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Recovery
This report is written for policymakers, administrators, and service providers committed to improving outcomes for the large number of adults with mental health and substance use disorders that cycle through the criminal justice system. It introduces an evidence-based framework for prioritizing scarce resources based on assessments of individuals’ risk of committing a future crime and their treatment and support needs. The report also outlines the principles and practices of the substance abuse, mental health, and corrections systems and proposes a structure for state and local agencies to build collaborative responses.
The report was supported by the U.S. Justice Department’s National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), and by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It was developed in partnership with the
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Alan V. Sokolow, who was instrumental in…
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The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center welcomes Dr. Dion Clark as its director of communications.
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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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Dr. Dion Clark Joins the CSG Justice Center as Director of Communications
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center welcomes Dr. Dion Clark as its director of communications.
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Indiana Kicks Off Comprehensive Juvenile Justice System Review
On August 16, the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana, along with leaders from Indiana’s legislative, executive and judicial branches, launched a comprehensive, data-driven review of Indiana’s juvenile justice system.
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New State-by-State Analysis Explores How Supervision Violations Impacted Prison Populations During the Pandemic
State prison populations shrank by an unprecedented 14 percent in 2020, but supervision violations still drive a substantial share of new admissions.
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Biden Administration’s “Good Jobs Challenge” to Fund Employment Pathways for People with Criminal Records
The Biden administration announced $3 billion in new funding through the American Rescue Plan, focusing on workforce development and training opportunities.
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