New Release: Guidelines for the Successful Transition of People with Behavioral Health Disorders from Jail and Prison

SAMHSA’s GAINS Center is pleased to announce the release of the Guidelines for the Successful Transition of People with Behavioral Health Disorders from Jail and Prison. Developed in collaboration with the Council of State Governments Justice Center with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance(BJA), the guidelines promote the behavioral health and criminal justice partnerships that are necessary to develop successful approaches to identify which persons need services, what services they need, and how to match these needs upon transition to community-based treatment and supervision. The Guidelines can be found on the GAINS Center website’s "Reentry" Topical Resources page.
Accompanying the Guidelines, the GAINS Center is also releasing a four-page summary document that summarizes the most important takeaway messages from the Guidelines in one quick and easy location. The summary document can also be found on the GAINS Center website’s "Reentry" Topical Resources page.
During a webinar held on September 6, 2013, the Guidelines’ underlying key principles, as well as how to apply the guidelines to make communities safer; use resources efficiently and effectively; and advance individuals’ recovery were discussed. Click here for slides and a recording of the webinar.

Note: The guidelines have been added to the Criminal Justice section of the ACEsConnection Resource Center.