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Applying the Research to Improve Mental Health Services in Jails: A Workshop Summary *
Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Abuse (Bibliography) or HTML
Creating Effective Treatment Programs for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System
Double Jeopardy: Persons with Mental Illnesses in the Criminal Justice System - A Report to Congress
Intervention Strategies for Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders: What Works?
New Options for Offenders with Mental and Substance Use Disorders or HTML *
The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders in Jails or HTML
Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System
Treatment of People with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System (Brochure) *
What Do We Know About Mental Disorder and Violence? (Brochure) *
Extending Assertive Community Treatment to Criminal Justice Settings
Fact Sheet PDF | HTML Discussion Paper: PDF | HTML
Illness Management and Recovery
Fact Sheet PDF | HTML Discussion Paper: PDF | HTML
Integrating Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for
Justice-Involved Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders
Fact Sheet PDF | HTML Discussion Paper: PDF | HTML
Moving Toward Evidence-Based Housing Programs for Persons with Mental Illness in Contact with the Justice System
Fact Sheet PDF | HTML Discussion Paper: PDF | HTML
Supported Employment
Fact Sheet PDF | HTML Discussion Paper: PDF | HTML
Involving Families in Systems Change: Strategies for Families (Brochure) *
Involving Families in Systems Change: Strategies for Service Providers *
Blueprint for Contracting for Mental Health Services for Jail Detainees with Mental Illness *
Creating Integrated Service Systems for People with Co–Occurring Disorders Diverted from the Criminal Justice System or HTML
Dispelling the Myths about Information Sharing Between the Mental Health and Criminal Justice Systems or HTML
Developing a Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health & Criminal Justice Collaboration: The Sequential Intercept Model or HTML
Integrated Services Reduce Recidivism Among Homeless Adults with Serious Mental Illness in California or HTML
Overcoming Legal Impediments to Hiring Forensic Peer Specialists or HTML
Peer Support within Criminal Justice Settings: The Role of Forensic Peer Specialists or HTML
Quick Fixes for Effectively Dealing with Persons Found Incompetent to Stand Trial or HTML
A Guide to Implementing Police-Based Diversion Programs for People with Mental Illnes
Blending Funds to Pay for Criminal Justice Diversion Programs for People with. Co–Occurring Disorders or HTML
Enhancing Success of Police-Based Diversion Programs for People with Mental Illness
Jail Diversion: Creating Alternatives for Persons with Mental Illness (Brochure) *
Jail Diversion for People with Mental Illness: Developing Supportive Community Coalitions (Brochure)
Jail Diversion: SAMHSA Knowledge and Development Application Program (Brochure) *
Overview of the Mental Health Service System for Criminal Justice Professionals
Practical Advice on Jail Diversion or Text Only
The EXIT Program: Engaging Diverted Individuals Through Voluntary Services or HTML
The Nathaniel Project: An Alternative to Incarceration Program for People with Serious Mental Illness Who Have Committed Felony Offenses or HTML
Sensitizing Providers to the Effects of Incarceration on Treatment and Risk Management (SPECTRM) or HTML *
Serious Violent Reentry Initiative (SVORI) Reentry Projects for Inmates with Serious Mental Illness or HTML *
Co-Occurring Disorders and Specialty Courts (Training Material) *
The Special Needs of Women with Co-Occurring Disorders Diverted From the Criminal Justice System
Addressing the Needs of Women in Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder Jail Diversion Programs *
And So I Began to Listen to Their Stories . . . Working With Women in the Criminal Justice System *
Addressing Specific Needs of Women with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System (Brochure)
The Maryland Experience: Creative Funding and Cutting-Edge Programs Serve People with Co-Occurring Disorders in Contact with the Justice System or| HTML
The Special Needs of Women with Co-Occurring Disorders Diverted From the Criminal Justice System (Training Material)
Specific Needs of Women Diagnosed with Mental Illnesses in U.S. Jails
Women's 8 Part Series
#1: Treating Women with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System and Their Children
#3: Residential and Institutional Services: Visitation and Cohabitation Strategies
#4: Addressing Histories of Trauma and Victimization through Treatment
#5: Attachment and Reunification: Building Parental Skills
#6: Services for Children of Incarcerated Mothers with Co-Occurring Disorders
#7: Leaving Jail: Service Linkage and Community Re-Entry for Mothers with Co-Occurring Disorders