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Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) adapts the assertive community treatment (ACT) model to serve people with criminal justice system involvement, focusing on preventing arrest and incarceration. Treatment is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team with high staff-to-client ratios that assumes around-the-clock responsibility for clients’ case management and treatment needs. Read More

Data dashboards compile information on key indicators such as the Stepping Up four key measures; housing and homelessness measures; etc. Data dashboards provide an easily accessible snapshot of statistics so that counties can track their progress over time and identify potential areas for improvement. Read More

Once appointed, the defense counsel is made aware of a defendant’s identified mental health needs. In some jurisdictions, defendants with such needs are also connected to social workers or case managers embedded in the defense office. Read More

Law enforcement officers, often working as a specialized team with social workers and housing system partners, engage people experiencing homelessness in the community and respond to homelessness-related calls for service in an effort to connect them to housing and other services. Read More

Existing evidence-based programs and practices are inventoried. Gaps in services are identified, including those that are not available or do not meet capacity needs at each decision point. Inefficient processes are also identified for improvement to expand access to appropriate services by reducing any bottlenecks. Read More

CIT officers are dispatched to mental health calls or to assist officers who are not CIT-qualified. These officers complete a 40-hour training course in mental health and de-escalation techniques and maintain partnerships with mental health providers. CIT officers are volunteers selected by their agencies (representing approximately 25 percent of the… Read More

Crisis lines provide direct support to individuals experiencing distress via telephone. The lines are typically confidential and can provide immediate support and problem-solving, and well as facilitate referrals to mental health and community support services. Read More