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Addressing gaps in behavioral health care for people involved with the justice system.

The Link Between Behavioral Health and Justice Involvement

Justice Involved Reported a Mental Health Issue

73%

source: CDC

High School Aged Students Reported Thoughts of Suicide

1 in 5

source: CDC

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Behavioral health programs for justice-involved individuals can have a powerful impact by addressing mental health, substance use, and other underlying needs that may contribute to involvement with the justice system. By connecting individuals with treatment, support, and community-based resources, these programs can promote stability, strengthen recovery, and help reduce the likelihood of future justice involvement.

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Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program

Designed for a wide range of disciplines, the Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program is a 10-course series that draws on psychology, social work, criminal justice, law, and education. Program participants may include Youth Justice and Child Welfare Professionals, Probation and Court Service Professionals, Judges, Social Workers, Prosecuting Attorneys, Public Defenders, Guardians Ad Litem and Child Law Attorneys, Educational Staff and Advocates, Behavioral Health Providers and Clinicians, Federal, State, and Local Policy Makers and Advocates, and other professionals working with justice-involved youth.

Next 2nd Chance

The Link Between Behavioral Health and Justice Involvement

Our Training Programs

Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program

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