Montana
COVID-19 Assistance for the Justice Community
The ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic requires policymakers and criminal justice practitioners to rapidly adapt their day-to-day operations to the situation at hand. While the pace and scale of the crisis can be overwhelming, the CSG Justice Center is committed more than ever to supporting its members—state and local officials working in all three branches of government in criminal and juvenile justice, behavioral health, housing, and labor.
Montana Initiatives
In partnership with Montana state leaders, the CSG Justice Center is working on several key criminal justice initiatives to increase public safety, including Stepping Up, Face to Face, and Justice Reinvestment.
Face to Face creates meaningful interactions between policymakers and people who have…
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19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry…
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New Hampshire Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks presents at the Medicaid…
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Montana's judicial branch is launching a data analysis of racial disparities in…
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Many reentry operations reported concerns about keeping their doors open, reporting cash-flow…
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Illinois and Montana are the latest in a number of states to…
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In 2017, states continued to adopt cost-effective and data-driven solutions to improve…
Read MoreAs the Stepping Up initiative marks its 10th year, America’s justice and behavioral health systems are facing a…
Read More19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry services with Medicaid funding for up…
Read More"It is the humane, person-centered approach that supports and stabilizes individuals, their families, and their communities."
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The 10-Year Impact—and Future—of Stepping Up: Facing the Behavioral Health Crisis in Jails and Communities with Real Solutions
As the Stepping Up initiative marks its 10th year, America’s justice and behavioral health systems are facing a shared crisis: how to meet the behavioral health needs of people cycling through jails.
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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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