Practical Advice on Jail Diversion

Originally published in 2007, this resource offers actionable information on what jail diversion is,… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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SOAR Works for Individuals Involved in the Criminal Justice System

This issue brief, developed by the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center, provides an overview of… Read More

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Maximizing Income for Rapid Rehousing Participants During COVID-19

This document, developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with… Read More

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HHRC Overview

This document provides an overview of the Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC). The… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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Medication-Assisted Treatment Inside Correctional Facilities

This action brief describes medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and how and why it may be… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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Learning About Us, Learning to Help Us

Learning About Us, Learning to Help Us: Supporting People with Psychiatric Disabilities in the… Read More

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Trueblood Diversion Services Summit Report

Since 2018, PRA has provided technical assistance to 15 diversion services programs in Washington… Read More

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Getting Inside the Black Box: Understanding How Jail Diversion Works

Originally published in August 2010, Getting Inside the Black Box explores how jail diversion… Read More

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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… Read More

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Best Practices for Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace

PRA Well-Being’s publication, Best Practices for Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace, details practices that… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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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… Read More

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Impact Report: 2019 Quarter 3

Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the… Read More

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Impact Report: 2019 Quarter 2

Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the… Read More

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Impact Report: 2019 Quarter 1

Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the… Read More

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Impact Report: 2018 Quarter 4

Each quarter, Policy Research publishes an impact report that highlights our work across the… Read More

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