Improving Case Processing and Outcomes for People with Behavioral Health Needs
This brief presents opportunities to improve caseflow management and outcomes for criminal court defendants who have behavioral health needs. These strategies are based on a virtual learning collaborative hosted by The Council of State Governments Justice Center, along with the National Center for State Courts, that brought together nine interdisciplinary teams from across the country. Photo credit: Wesley Tingey via Unsplash
Project Credits
Writing: Katie Herman, Hallie Fader-Towe, CSG Justice Center
Research: Katie Herman, Hallie Fader-Towe, CSG Justice Center
Advising: Michelle O’Brien, Richard Schwermer, Patti Tobias, National Center for State Courts
Editing: Katy Albis, Emily Morgan, CSG Justice Center
Design: Michael Bierman
Public Affairs: Ruvi Lopez, CSG Justice Center
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