First-Episode Incarceration: Creating a Recovery-Informed Framework for Integrated Mental Health and Criminal Justice Responses
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2016
Level
County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Democracy & Governance, Health, Public Safety
The report examines the state of intervention practices for individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system and the limitations of current practice. It calls for new approaches focused on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care, and recovery-oriented practice and suggests healthcare practice reforms. It outlines the importance of consistent, evidence-based services and rigorous training for mental health workers.