Abstract
The Cal-DSH Diversion Guidelines provide 10 general guidelines that jurisdictions should consider when developing diversion programs for individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI) who become involved in the criminal justice system. Screening for SMI in a jail setting is reviewed. In addition, important treatment interventions for SMI and substance use disorders are highlighted with the need to address criminogenic risk factors highlighted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 701-713 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | CNS Spectrums |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- diversion
- incarceration
- jail
- risk-need-responsivity
- serious mental illness
- treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health