Financially Sustaining Behavioral Health-Criminal Justice Programs
Topics:
Evaluation and Sustainability
Mental Health
Substance Use Treatment
For jurisdictions implementing behavioral health-criminal justice programs to help minimize justice involvement among people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders, the ongoing costs can present challenges to long-term operation.
This brief from The Council of State Governments Justice Center outlines key strategies and tips for financially sustaining such programs so that they are built for longevity.