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

Successes
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Team
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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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A National Initiative Reducing Overincarceration of People with Mental Illnesses

Stepping Up is a data-driven framework that assists counties through training, resources, and support that are tailored to local needs

The Latest

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Share Your County Stories: Celebrating 10 Years of Stepping Up

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Equity in Action: Spotlighting the Mecklenburg Model for Community Justice

The Mecklenburg County Criminal Justice Community Engagement Task Group is a leading model for community-centered justice reform. Through an interview with Chandra Tyler, Safety and…

Webinar

A National Initiative Reducing Overincarceration of People with Mental Illnesses

Stepping Up is a data-driven framework that assists counties through training, resources, and support that are tailored to local needs

The Latest

Share Your County Stories: Celebrating 10 Years of Stepping Up

Equity in Action: Spotlighting the Mecklenburg Model for Community Justice

Ask the Expert: Using Problem-Solving and Root-Cause Analysis for Competency Process Improvement

583 counties are Stepping Up to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jails.