The National Association of Counties (NACo) is seeking model jail transition programs for inmates being released with co-occurring disorders. "Selected models will then be featured in a promising practices publication, which will serve as a resource for communities across the country." The criteria they are looking for in your program include:

• Collaboration
  • Collaborative/individual case management
  • Information sharing
• Access to Benefits Component
• Pre-release
• Sustainability
• Performance measures
• Cultural/Gender Considerations
• Community Linkages
  • Family reunification, access to housing, employment, transportation, aftercare, and follow-up

Make your nomination to NACo by November 30th, 2006.