All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.
Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee
Policy Briefs
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Policy Brief
Support Local Efforts to Reduce Mental Illness in Jails
Urge your members of Congress to support local efforts to reduce the number of individuals with mental health, substance abuse or co-occurring disorders in county jails by providing full funding for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) in the annual appropriations process. JMHCP was recently reauthorized for FYs 2017-2021 through the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255) at $50 million per year, and should be funded at this level annually to maximize the impact of local efforts to address the prevalence of mental illness in the criminal justice system. -
Policy Brief
Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program
ACTION NEEDED: Urge your Members of Congress to support legislation that will reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and ensure the program is accessible and affordable for all county residents. -
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Increase Funding for the Second Chance Act (SCA)
Urge your members of Congress, especially those serving on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, to support increased funding for Second Chance Act programs in the annual appropriations process. -
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Policy Brief
Support Vulnerable Youth: Reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) is the principal federal law through which the federal government sets standards for the care and custody of juveniles.
Latest Resources
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Video |
Mar. 5, 2019
During the 2019 NACo Legislative Conference, county leaders hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on the role of counties in providing health services in jails.
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Workshop |
Mar. 4, 2019
Without alternatives to jails and emergency rooms, law enforcement and other first responders have few options for diverting people who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
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Press Release |
Mar. 3, 2019
The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) today announced the formation of a joint task force to reduce jail inmate recidivism through continuity of health care services.
Join a steering committee and make a difference. Learn more about getting involved in NACo's Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee:
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Associate Legislative Director – Justice and Public Safety(202) 942-4217
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2019 NACo Legislative Conference
Nearly 2,000 county officials and partners participated in the 2019 NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., focusing on federal policies that impact counties and our residents.
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