About

The Stepping Up initiative supports local jurisdictions in establishing and reaching measurable goals that demonstrate reduced prevalence of serious mental illness across the justice system.

The Problem
Why behavioral health needs are prevalent in local justice systems

The Solution
How Stepping Up is reducing the overincarceration of people with behavioral health needs

The Framework
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Our Impact
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Our Team
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Kansas Stepping Up Technical Assistance Center

Pennsylvania Stepping Up Technical Assistance Center
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Resources
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News
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Stepping Up asks communities to come together to develop an action plan that can be used to achieve measurable impact in local criminal justice systems of all sizes across the country.

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Events

Events

Upcoming

Stepping Up for Youth: Improving Behavioral Health Outcomes in the Juvenile Justice System

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Past

Ask the Expert: Stepping Up

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Nine Years of Stepping Up: Reflections on County Progress and Pathways toward Success

Stepping Up to Advance Racial Equity: One Step, One Policy Approach