Responding to People Who Have Been Victimized by Individuals with Mental Illnesses
This publication outlines steps policymakers, advocates, mental health professionals, and others can take to understand and protect the rights and safety of victims of crimes committed by individuals found “not guilty by reason of insanity” or otherwise court-ordered to receive treatment in a mental health facility. The publication was supported by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
A positive school experience, where a child feels secure, is essential for their well-being. However, for many children…
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The Path to Statewide Community Crisis Response in New Jersey: A Community Advocate’s Perspective
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Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents: Reimagining School and Community Collaboration
A positive school experience, where a child feels secure, is essential for their well-being. However, for many children with incarcerated parents—one in 14 in the U.S.—school can feel far from safe due to stigma, trauma, and a lack of understanding.
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Bridging Communities and Correctional Systems: Q&A with CSG Justice Center Advisory Board Member Commissioner Nicholas Deml
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Assigned to the Cloud Crew: The National Incarceration Association’s Hybrid Case Management for People with Behavioral Health Needs
When returning to their communities from criminal justice settings, people with behavioral health needs face barriers in accessing basic needs—including food, housing, employment, transportation, education, clothing, and substance use and mental health services—which increases their risk of experiencing a crisis.
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Meet the Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy Mentor States
New Hampshire Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks presents at the Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy in-person meeting.
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