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Screening and Assessment. of Co-occurring Disorders in the Justice System

Published by the CMHS National GAINS Center

This monograph provides an overview of the systemic and clinical challenges in screening and assessment of persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders involved with the criminal justice system. State-of-the-art screening and assessment practices and instruments are reviewed to help guide administrators, providers, case managers, and other staff in developing and operating effective programs for this population.

Responding to the Needs of Justice-Involved Combat Veterans with Service-Related Trauma and Mental Health Conditions

Published by the CMHS National GAINS Center

This consensus report summarizes a CMHS National GAINS Center forum held to develop a community-based approach to meeting the mental health needs of combat veterans, especially those returning from service in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom, who encounter the criminal justice system. Recommendations for screening and service engagement strategies are set forth.

Overview of the Mental Health Service System for Criminal Justice Professionals

Published through the TAPA Center for Jail Diversion

This monograph provides criminal justice professionals with basic information about the adult mental health service system, and it highlights some of the common challenges for the mental health and criminal justice service systems in meeting the needs of adults with mental illness.

Developing a Comprehensive State Plan for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Collaboration

Published through the National GAINS Center

This brochure provides an overview of the criminal justice system and identifies the points at which steps can be taken to intercept individuals with mental illness and connect them with the appropriate services.

Trauma Interventions for Homeless Families: Innovative Features and Common Themes

Vanderbilt University Center for Evaluation and Program Improvement

This newsletter discusses the first multisite study to focus on interventions for homeless families in which the mothers have psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.

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