Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
This page provides valuable information and resources to foster a more diverse and inclusive society. This resource page covers a broad spectrum of diversity dimensions, including disability, race, ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual orientation, to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in various contexts.
A National Compendium of Court Navigation Programs
This Compendium provides an overview of 18 court navigation programs operating in 22 states across the United States.
Graphic Recording: 2022 Safety and Justice Challenge IMPACT Network
These graphic notes highlight topics including trauma, peer services, correctional facility care, 988, and more to improve public health and safety outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs.
Policy Research’s eNewsletters
Each month, Policy Research releases a monthly newsletter that contains podcasts, presentations, publications, news, resources, and updates from Policy Research, its projects, and partners.
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center’s eNewsletters
Each month, SAMHSA’s GAINS Center releases a monthly newsletter in coordination with Policy Research Associates. These newsletters contain Q&A interviews with subject-matter experts, a program spotlight, new publications, announcements, resources, and the latest news in the field.
Practical Advice on Jail Diversion
Originally published in 2007, this resource offers actionable information on what jail diversion is,…
SAMHSA Criminal Justice YouTube Playlist
SAMHSA’s Criminal Justice playlist on YouTube features webinars and other video content that highlight…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Throughout the Intersection of Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health: Graphic Recording Notes
On December 15, 2020, Policy Research, Inc., hosted a panel discussion to explore how…
Competence to Stand Trial Microsite
Competence to stand trial is raised when justice-involved individuals exhibit signs or symptoms of…
Peer Support Roles Across the Sequential Intercept Model
Peer Support Roles Across the Sequential Intercept Model is a two-page tool that provides…
Recommendations for Trueblood Sites
In 2018, Policy Research Associates (PRA) was engaged to work with the Washington State…
Trueblood Diversion Services Summit Report
Since 2018, PRA has provided technical assistance to 15 diversion services programs in Washington…
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…
Trueblood Diversion Services Summit Videos
In September 2019, stakeholders and service providers from around Washington State came together at…
The Sequential Intercept Model Microsite
The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) is a conceptual model that informs community-based responses to…
Integrating Courts into the Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Continuum through Sequential Intercept Mapping
Utilizing statistical data, evidence-based practices, and the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM), this presentation by…
Juvenile Mental Health Courts
This presentation was delivered at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) Annual…
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment: Updating the Evidence
This presentation was produced for the GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation…
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…
Guidelines for the Successful Transition of People with Behavioral Health Disorders from Jail and Prison
This presentation was prepared by Henry J. Steadman, Ph.D., of Policy Research Associates; Fred…
Screening & Assessment for Trauma in Drug Courts
This presentation addresses the need for trauma screening of justice-involved individuals with substance use…