CSG Justice Center

🌟 Youth across the country face increasing challenges, but how should policymakers respond? Join us for our 7/29 webinar, where we unveil new data and strategies to refocus juvenile justice and support vulnerable adolescents. Discover how policymakers can address challenges faced by youth nationwide, like mental health needs, school absenteeism, and community violence. https://lnkd.in/eGFgbP4e

📚 What We're Reading: A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study found that the care method, Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC), shortens the amount of time before opioid-exposed newborns are ready for hospital discharge. ESC keeps mom and baby together, prioritizing family involvement. Read more: https://bit.ly/42RtzYC #HEALconnections

Interested in starting a community responder program in a Spanish-speaking community? Join us for a webinar on 7/23, where we will discuss resources to help you build a team of trained community members who provide assistance for crises, homelessness support, de-escalation, & more. The webinar will be held in Spanish. Register today: https://bit.ly/EFR24ES

📢 Calling all justice and housing leaders! Apply now to join our Reducing Housing Barriers to Jail Diversion Community of Practice. This virtual series will explore strategies to divert people from jail into stable housing. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and connect with peers. #ZeroReturnstoHomelessness 🏛️ Sessions start July 31. 📅 Apply by 7/22! https://bit.ly/3zNucJ9

A new study from The Pew Charitable Trusts, “From First Offense to Future Arrests: The Impact of Probation on Youth,” highlights youth outcomes in the judicial system. Findings based on the CSG Justice Center’s analysis of data reveal that youth assigned to probation after their first offense are more likely to be rearrested, especially for technical violations, compared to those diverted from probation. Discover how diverting more youth from probation can enhance juvenile justice system efficiency and public safety outcomes. Read the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/3Rz7pXP #ImproveYouthOutcomes

Are you interested in taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of law enforcement and mental health professionals responding to mental health crises? Register now for our 7/31 webinar to learn how to de-escalate mental health crises and provide the support needed to ensure positive outcomes. https://lnkd.in/eBUE9ffg

Be part of #housing progress by joining our #ZeroReturnstoHomelessness nat’l cohort. By the end of the cohort, our goal is for each state to see real gains in reentry housing, with more units, fresh investments, and a lasting plan to keep improving. Apply now: http://t.ly/RcHUk

Curious to know if the Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy is a good fit for your state? Join our information session Wednesday, July 17 at 2 p.m. ET to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zjhaD8 Our Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy, presented with Center for Health Care Strategies & with support from OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance, is an opportunity for 4–6 states to bolster their collaboration between Medicaid, behavioral health, and corrections entities. https://bit.ly/4cHtyew

Join us next month for a webinar discussing the collaborative model of mental health services provision in law enforcement, showcasing Salt Lake City’s Community Connections Center as a case study. 📅 August 20, 2:00 p.m. ET Register now: https://lnkd.in/e_iE_aRM

Learn how your city or county can take steps to center and sustain equity in criminal justice-behavioral health initiatives. The CSG Justice Center and The Safety and Justice Challenge recently outlined how localities can center equity throughout all stages of a behavioral health initiative’s life cycle. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VLEGl6