Practical Advice on Jail Diversion
Originally published in 2007, this resource offers actionable information on what jail diversion is,…
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SOAR for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
SOAR for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities provides an overview of the ways…
Connecting Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness to Social Security Disability Benefits
This issue brief, developed by the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Technical Assistance…
City & County Leadership to Reduce the Use of Jails: Engaging Peers in Jail Use Reduction Strategies
Local leaders working toward goals as diverse as reducing jail use, addressing behavioral health…
SOAR Works for Individuals Involved in the Criminal Justice System
This issue brief, developed by the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center, provides an overview of…
Maximizing Income for Rapid Rehousing Participants During COVID-19
This document, developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with…
HHRC Overview
This document provides an overview of the Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC). The…
Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings
Following incarceration, many individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) enter back into the environment…
Principles of Community-Based Behavioral Health Services for Justice-Involved Individuals: A Research-Based Guide
Individuals with behavioral health issues are overrepresented in jails and prisons across the United…
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the Criminal Justice System: Brief Guidance to the States
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of Food and Drug Administration-approved medication for the…
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT): A Service Delivery Model for Individuals With Serious Mental Illness Involved With the Criminal Justice System
Forensic assertive community treatment (FACT) is a service delivery model intended for individuals with…
Medication-Assisted Treatment Inside Correctional Facilities
This action brief describes medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and how and why it may be…
After Incarceration: A Guide to Helping Women Reenter the Community
This guide provides an overview of promising practices that corrections professionals and community-based service…
Guidelines for Successful Transition of People with Mental or Substance Use Disorders from Jail and Prison: Implementation Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide behavioral health, correctional, and community stakeholders…
Quick Fixes for Effectively Dealing With Persons Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
Originally published in November 2007, Quick Fixes for Effectively Dealing With Persons Found Incompetent…
Learning About Us, Learning to Help Us
Learning About Us, Learning to Help Us: Supporting People with Psychiatric Disabilities in the…
Trueblood Diversion Services Summit Report
Since 2018, PRA has provided technical assistance to 15 diversion services programs in Washington…
Getting Inside the Black Box: Understanding How Jail Diversion Works
Originally published in August 2010, Getting Inside the Black Box explores how jail diversion…
Release to What? Behavioral Health-Based Strategies to Address COVID-19
Jurisdictions around the country have implemented rapid response strategies to the COVID-19 pandemic, including…
Best Practices for Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace
PRA Well-Being’s publication, Best Practices for Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace, details practices that…
Responding to Individuals in Behavioral Health Crisis via Co-Responder Models
Cities and counties across the country are increasingly adopting promising co-responder models to improve…
Rethinking Jails and Behavioral Health: Strategies, Challenges, and Successes Midway through the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge
Rethinking Jails and Behavioral Health: Strategies, Challenges, and Successes Midway through the MacArthur Foundation’s…
Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System
Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System examines screening and assessment…
Municipal Courts: An Effective Tool for Diverting People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders from the Criminal Justice System
This report describes how municipal courts can be an effective mechanism for diverting individuals who are justice involved and have a mental…
Strategies to Promote Walking Among Community-Dwelling Individuals With Major Mental Disorders
This study explores the benefits of walking among people with major mental disorders who…
Guidelines for the Successful Transition of People with Behavioral Health Disorders from Jail and Prison – 2019 Update
For individuals with behavioral health issues, reentry to the community following incarceration is a…
Recommendations to Create a Supportive Workplace for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Intended for use by employers and business owners, this resource provides recommendations to address…
Achieving Well-Being in Recovery: A Review of Existing Measures
According to Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Swarbrick, creator of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, “wellness is…
Impact Report: 2019 Quarter 3
Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the…
Impact Report: 2019 Quarter 2
Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the…
Impact Report: 2019 Quarter 1
Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the…
Impact Report: 2018 Quarter 4
Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the…