7 Common Characteristics of Juvenile Mental Health Courts
Source: Gains Center, SAMHSA
Description: Identifies seven common characteristics of Juvenile Mental Health Courts (JMHCs) as part of a National Institute of Justice – funded study, Assessing the Effectiveness of Juvenile Mental Health Courts as a Community Justice Strategy. These common characteristics are based on a national survey, stakeholder interviews, participant focus groups, parent/guardian focus groups, stakeholder focus groups, observations of status hearings, and extensive interviews with current participants and their guardians. These seven characteristics are applicable to any jurisdiction, regardless of size and available treatment services.
Link: http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/...cteristics-jmhcs.pdf
Adult Mental Health Treatment Court Database
Source: SAMHAS's Gains Center
Description: A comprehensive database to identify the existing mental health courts in the United States. As a living document, the information included in the database will be updated as needed. It includes: the location of each mental health court, the year established, target participants (e.g. felony, misdemeanor, violent/non), approximate annual enrollments (or total enrollments), and necessary contact information. This database was completed in December 2012, and is updated. Click on a state in a map of the U.S., and a list of all courts will appear, alphabetized by county.
Link: http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/...rograms/adultmhc.asp
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Fact Sheets for Behavioral and Mental Health of Justice-Involved Persons
Source: SAMHSA’s Gains Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation
Description: A list of briefs, fact sheets, webinars, and checklists useful for people working on mental health issues in criminal justice settings.
Link: http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/...l_resources/ebps.asp
Mental Health Issues in Long-Term Solitary and “Supermax” Confinement
Source: Crime & Delinquency (Journal)
Description: An academic paper on the effects of solidary confinement.
Link: http://www.supermaxed.com/NewS...ntalHealthIssues.pdf
PTSD, Trauma, and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Detained Youth
Source: OJJDP
Description: Research article.
Link: http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/239603.pdf
Traumatic Brain Injury in the Criminal Justice Population
Source: The Council of State Governments – Justice Center
Description: This webinar discusses traumatic brain injury and the implications of its prevalence in the criminal justice system.
Link: http://csgjusticecenter.org/me...-justice-population/
Working with Court‐Involved Military Families: The Effects of PTSD and Substance Abuse
Source: Children and Family Futures
Description: Power Point slides.
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