This report presents the findings of a local validation of the Public Safety Assessment (PSA) as implemented in Pennington County, South Dakota.
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rssCorrectional Healthcare RFP Toolkit
The Correctional Healthcare RFP Toolkit helps correctional and detention facilities create effective, outcome-focused RFPs for healthcare services.
Navigating the Pretrial Experience
These graphic vignettes can serve as a tool for criminal legal professionals who want to tailor resource provision during the pretrial period to improve defendants’ outcomes
Understanding the Population of People with Frequent Jail Contact
This study examines disparities within the population of people with frequent jail contact and recommends strategies to reduce bookings, focusing on behavioral health and equity in justice systems.
Mapping Your Competence To Stand Trial Process: Key Questions to Decrease Waitlists and Length of Stay
This document provides key questions to help researchers and practitioners decrease waitlists and length ...
Disparate Impact of Risk Assessments
This research provides essential insights for policymakers and practitioners considering using risk assessments to reduce disparities and improve fairness in criminal legal decision-making.
Mentally Healthy Workplace Podcast Series
The Mentally Healthy Workplace Podcast Series discusses creating mentally healthy workplaces and offers practical guidance for employers and organizational leaders.
Achieving Well-Being In Recovery: A Review Of Existing Measures
Achieving Well-Being in Recovery: A Review Of Existing Measures sheds light on the measurement of wellness and well-being for individuals with mental health conditions, offering practical guidance for professionals in the field.
Caring For Youth With Behavioral Health Needs In The Juvenile Justice System
A series of resources providing training and strategies for juvenile justice staff to effectively care for and supervise youth with mental health and behavioral health needs, enhancing knowledge and skills for better outcomes.
Trueblood Diversion Services Summit
Trueblood Diversion Services Summit highlights strategies to divert people with mental illness from the criminal legal system, and offers practical guidance and recommendations for vested partners and service providers.
Guidelines for the Successful Transition of People with Behavioral Health Disorders from Jail and Prison
Guidelines for the Successful Transition of People with Behavioral Health Disorders from Jail and Prison assists behavioral health and criminal legal system professionals in supporting individuals with behavioral health issues transitioning from incarceration to the community.
Tobacco Use and Treatment for Smokers with Mental Health Diagnoses
Tobacco Use and Treatment for Smokers with Mental Health Diagnoses discusses smoking cessation for individuals with mental health diagnoses and offers practical guidance for healthcare providers.