Get Started
The Stepping Up initiative is based on a core set of principles and goals laid out in Reducing the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jail: Six Questions County Leaders Need to Ask. If your county is laying the foundations of your Stepping Up initiative, this resource are a great place to start. If you’re looking to home in on specific topics and types of resources, explore the full library.
The Framework
- Is your leadership committed?
- Do you have timely screening and assessment?
- Do you have baseline data?
- Have you conducted a comprehensive process analysis and service inventory?
- Have you prioritized policy, practice, and funding?
- Do you track progress?
The Measures
- Jail Bookings
- Jail Length of Stay
- Connections to Treatment
- Recidivism