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Persistenly Mentally Ill Offenders

Last post 12-26-2007 12:33 PM by Spurgeon Kennedy. 1 replies.
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  • Persistenly Mentally Ill Offenders
    11-19-2007 11:43 AM
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    • Ken Rose

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    The message below was posted in the pretrial release forum, but appears to be better for diversion.  Does anyone have information regarding pre-trail diversion for serious and persistently mentally ill offenders;  the use of peer specialist in pre-trial diversion;  or the use of forensic ACT treams in pre-trial diversion? 
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  • Re: Persistenly Mentally Ill Offenders
    12-26-2007 12:33 PM
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    The Bureau of Justice Assistance has an extensive grant portfolio on diversion alternatives for mentally ill persons involved in the criminal justice system through the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program and the Mental Health Courts Program. Contact info is:

    Ruby Qazilbash
    Senior Policy Advisor for Substance Abuse and Mental Health
    Bureau of Justice Assistance
    810 Seventh Street NW.
    Washington, DC 20531
    Phone: (202) 305-6982
    Fax: (202) 305-2543
    E-mail: Ruby.Qazilbash@usdoj.gov

    I think PJI is involved here as well. Give Tim Murray or John Clark a call at 202 638-3080.
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