Diversion Programs at the Intersection of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Child abuse and neglect; domestic violence; poor overall health; and legal problems frequently arise at the intersection of substance abuse and mental health in jail inmate and state prison populations. Relapses and re-arrests are common as the availability of treatment for mental health and addiction is often limited – less than half of offenders needing treatment actually receive it.
Several promising programs and approaches are being developed across the country targeting both mental health and substance use problems of those incarcerated. The most recent research was presented at the seminar offered Indiana policymakers new insights into how to tackle these challenges.
Research, materials, policies, or statements of any kind developed by or communicated in association with the “Center for Families” or the “Family Impact Seminars” are not the official policies or positions of Purdue University and should not be characterized as such.
Reducing the Involvement of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Through Jail Diversion Programs
Henry J. Steadman
President, Policy Research Associates, Inc
Use of Structured Risk/Need Assessment to Improve Outcomes for Justice-Involved Youth
Sarah L. Desmarais
Associate Professor, Area Coordinator, Applied Social and Community Psychology
North Carolina State University
Juvenile Diversion Programs: Background and Impact
Alison Greene
Assistant Professor, Applied Health Science, School of Public Health, Indiana University
Research Social Scientist, Southwest Institute for Research on Women, University of Arizona
2017 SEMINAR LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sen. Vaneta Becker
Sen. Jean Breaux
Rep. Dale DeVon
Rep. Dan Forestal
Rep. Sheila Klinker
Sen. Dennis Kruse
Sen. Jean Leising
Rep. Kathy Richardson
Sen. Mark Stoops
Rep. Vanessa Summers
Rep. Jeff Thompson
The Indiana Family Impact Seminars provide objective, high-quality research on family issues to (a) build greater respect for and use of research in policy decisions; (b) encourage policymakers to examine policies and programs through the lens of family impacts; and (c) provide neutral, nonpartisan opportunities for legislators to engage in open dialogue for fostering relationships and finding common ground.