Data-Driven Justice Biweekly Call: Diversion Methods
-
WebinarOn this Data-Driven Justice call learn how jurisdictions across the country are implementing diversion methods that are meeting their communities' needs. Counties are utilizing diversion methods ranging from Crisis Intervention Training to post-arrest diversion programs for those with serious mental illness.Data-Driven Justice Biweekly Call: Diversion MethodsMarch 23, 2016March 23, 2016, 2:00 pm
-
Event
Data-Driven Justice Biweekly Call: Diversion Methods
On this Data-Driven Justice call learn how jurisdictions across the country are implementing diversion methods that are meeting their communities' needs. Counties are utilizing diversion methods ranging from Crisis Intervention Training to post-arrest diversion programs for those with serious mental illness. Participants can see how the San Antonio (Texas) Police Department was able to develop a mobile crisis unit and reduce the number of people with mental illness being sent to the ER and jail. Additionally, participants can learn how Miami-Dade County, Fla., was able to bring together stakeholders to map out itsmental health and criminal justice systems and reduce the number of people entering the criminal justice system. This call did not feature slides.
On this Data-Driven Justice call learn how jurisdictions across the country are implementing diversion methods that are meeting their communities' needs.2016-03-23Webinar2020-08-26
On this Data-Driven Justice call learn how jurisdictions across the country are implementing diversion methods that are meeting their communities' needs. Counties are utilizing diversion methods ranging from Crisis Intervention Training to post-arrest diversion programs for those with serious mental illness. Participants can see how the San Antonio (Texas) Police Department was able to develop a mobile crisis unit and reduce the number of people with mental illness being sent to the ER and jail. Additionally, participants can learn how Miami-Dade County, Fla., was able to bring together stakeholders to map out itsmental health and criminal justice systems and reduce the number of people entering the criminal justice system. This call did not feature slides.


-
Webinar
Familiar Faces Initiative: Model Jurisdictions for Improving Outcomes through Coordinated Health and Justice Systems
May. 11, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmIn 2022, NACo relaunched the Familiar Faces Initiative during Mental Health Awareness Month to support counties and cities in better meeting the needs of their familiar faces—individuals with complex health and behavioral health conditions who frequently cycle through jails, homeless shelters, emergency departments and other crisis service -
County News
Dane County creates more inclusive justice system with help from the community
Dane County involved the local community to help re-envision the justice system through a more diverse and inclusive lens. -
Blog
Familiar Faces Initiative Case Study: Orange County, Calif.
Improving Outcomes through Coordinated Health and Justice Systems BACKGROUND -
County News
NACo supports counties through the Reaching Rural Initiative
The Reaching Rural Initiative focuses on helping rural counties leverage assets they may already have and forming bolder regional opportunities for collaboration to meet these challenges. -
Press Release
Counties Applaud New Opportunity for Pre-Release Medicaid Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals
New guidance will improve health, reduce recidivism and costs -
Blog
How technology drives game-changing workforce satisfaction
County behavioral health and human services agencies and local health departments have been challenged as never before over the past few years. Faced with a worldwide pandemic and an unprecedented demand for services, they have found creative and innovative ways to continue to positively impact and improve the health of their clients.
-
Basic page
Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee
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.pagepagepage<p>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 preven
-
Reports & Toolkits
Opioid Solutions Center
NACo’s Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.Reports & Toolkitsdocument10123:30 pmReports & Toolkits<p>NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
Upcoming Events
-
1Jun2023Webinar
National Membership Call: Unpacking Supreme Court Decisions on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and Property Tax Forfeiture Laws
Jun. 1, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm -
2Jun2023Webinar
National Membership Call: Local Preemptions in Broadband Permitting Bills
Jun. 2, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm -
8Jun2023Webinar
County Finance Transformation: Improve Efficiency, Productivity, and Compliance
Jun. 8, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm