I'm in a discussion about people with mental health or substance use disorders or both (co-occurring) in our our criminal justice system.

If you know anyone that fits that description, especially if your own, could you offer any insight on these questions?

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1. How do adults with behavioral health needs end up in the criminal justice system?

2. What were your experiences with behavioral health services while you were in prison/jail?

o Did you receive services you needed?
o What services were or would have been most helpful?

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3. How do youth with behavioral health needs end up in the juvenile justice system?

What are the specific needs of young people?

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o What do you think we should know about youth who move from juvenile to adult criminal justice system?

o What should we know about experiences in your local schools and your neighborhood related to the juvenile justice system?

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What data should we be looking at to better understand the criminal justice system, and what information would you like to know about people who are in the justice system (e.g., if they were homelessness, if they had insurance, if they had a case manager)?

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Thanks! If you have experience & insight w/ criminal justice-involved people & mental illness or substance use disorders (SUD), especially disparities, let's connect.

I serve as a volunteer and can get feedback to highest CA state levels quickly.

#incarcerated #reentry #CA
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