Events

People with mental illnesses and family members of people with mental illnesses will discuss their own experiences with the behavioral health and justice systems, and why it is important to incorporate their perspectives into county plans. Read More

Having systems-level impact on the number of people with mental illnesses in jail is in no small part contingent upon “new” dollars. Speakers will highlight opportunities to leverage state and federal funds for behavioral health care services, ways in which state justice agencies can support this work, and the role… Read More

During this keynote session, speakers will explain how Stepping Up relates to other national initiatives focusing on mental health and the justice system. Lunch will be provided during this session. Read More

In this closing session, speakers will discuss federal support and funding opportunities for reducing the prevalence of people with mental illnesses in jails, and the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge. Read More

Representatives of the organizations leading the Stepping Up initiative and the California Summit will welcome participants and review the goals of the summit. Read More

During this keynote session, the presenter will discuss factors that have contributed to the current prevalence of people with mental illnesses in jail, lessons learned from past efforts to address this problem, and what it will take to have a true systems-level impact. Read More

During this plenary, local leaders will illustrate the six questions county leaders need to ask to ensure they’re able to have systems-level impact on the number of people with mental illnesses in jail. Read More