How Counties Are Keeping People with Mental Illnesses Out of Jails and Improving Public Safety
The Stepping Up initiative works to address the overincarceration of people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This overview covers the purpose of the initiative, highlights to date, and what Stepping Up can offer to counties across the country.
19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry services with Medicaid funding for up…
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"It is the humane, person-centered approach that supports and stabilizes individuals, their families, and their communities."
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They adapted our adult-focused framework that has been implemented in over 500 counties across the country.
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A “Once in a Generation Opportunity” to Improve Reentry for Nearly 2 Million People
19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry services with Medicaid funding for up to 5 years.
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Local Criminal Justice System Innovations in Mental Health Services: Q&A with CSG Justice Center Advisory Board Member Dr. Doreen Williams
"It is the humane, person-centered approach that supports and stabilizes individuals, their families, and their communities."
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Kansas Counties Pilot New “Stepping Up for Youth” Framework to Reduce Detention, Improve Behavioral Health Care
They adapted our adult-focused framework that has been implemented in over 500 counties across the country.
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