Center for Health and Justice

Link

https://www.centerforhealthandjustice.org/chjweb/home_chj.aspx

Sponsor

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Description

Provides training and technical assistance to government agencies, justice systems, and communities to plan and implement strategies to reduce recidivism and substance use among justice involved individuals and promote community health and safety. Includes assistance to Second Chance Act and other Office of Justice Programs (OJP) grantees.

What This Program Offers

Center for Health and Justice can provide:

Customized consulting to implement evidence-based solutions and build integrated criminal justice, behavioral health, and community systems
Training to jurisdictions utilizing the latest knowledge, practical research, direct experience, and tools that are directly applicable to practice
Public policy solutions to develop collaborative, meaningful, and lasting improvements for systems and communities
Collaboration with researchers to compile, consolidate, and communicate findings that help improve policy, practice, and results

Focus areas include but are not limited to:

Alternatives to incarceration
Community reentry
First responder-led deflection
Justice reform
Medication for addiction treatment (MAT)
Police, court, jail & prison diversion
Recovery-oriented systems
Substance use & mental health

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

Government agencies, criminal/juvenile justice providers, and communities working to strengthen justice systems and behavioral health are eligible to participate.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Application

There is no application process to receive assistance. To request technical assistance, contact the Center for Justice Planning at:
312-573-8302
Online contact form

For additional questions:
Olivia Mo
omo@tasc.org

Topics

Attorneys and Courts • Community Planning and Coalition Building • Jails and Prisons • Juvenile Justice • Law Enforcement • Mental Health • Re-entry and Community Supervision • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment