The Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act (Fact Sheet)
The number of people with mental disorders who come in contact with our criminal justice system is high. A 2006 Department of Justice study showed that approximately 45 percent of federal inmates, 56 percent of state inmates, and 64 percent of jail inmates displayed symptoms or had a history of a mental disorder; among female inmates in state prisons, the rate was nearly three out of four. In comparison, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, roughly one out of four adults in the general U.S. population is diagnosed with a mental health disorder in a given year.
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New support centers offer resources, training, and assistance to improve responses to people with behavioral health needs.
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Justice Reinvestment legislation recently passed in Vermont is the latest example of a state turning pessimistic parole into…
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Court Case Processing Learning Collaborative: Improving Caseflow Management for Defendants with Behavioral Health Needs
Apply to participate in a virtual learning collaborative consisting of three sessions about how to improve criminal case processing for defendants with behavioral health needs.
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New Support Centers Offer Behavioral Health Resources and Assistance
New support centers offer resources, training, and assistance to improve responses to people with behavioral health needs.
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States Taking Action: Flipping the Script on Parole
Justice Reinvestment legislation recently passed in Vermont is the latest example of a state turning pessimistic parole into “presumptive parole.”
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Q&A: How One Police Department Uses Data to Support Behavioral Health Responses
A Q&A with Captain John Treadwell, New Castle County Police Department in Delaware.
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CSG Justice Center Launches Initial Assessment of Indiana’s Juvenile Justice System
The CSG Justice Center recently launched a new project to analyze and ultimately strengthen Indiana’s juvenile justice system.
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Apply Now to Join Law Enforcement and Homelessness Community of Practice
Apply to join a virtual Community of Practice on using data to inform law enforcement strategies for addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
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