Criminal Justice
Promoting Jail Diversion Alternatives for People with Mental Health Disorders
The NEOMED Department of Psychiatry Coordinating Centers of Excellence, which includes the Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence, the Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health and the Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (BeST) Center, understand that the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having a major impact on all of us. In accordance with our centers’ missions, we want to provide resources for those affected by serious mental illness and their loved ones. Please see the resources below for recommendations, guidelines and tips for maintaining good mental health during this pandemic. We also encourage you to engage in self-care, manage your media exposure, stay connected with resources and networks, and to visit NEOMED’s Department of Psychiatry webpage regularly for updates.
Ohio Governor approves $4M grant to NEOMED for diversion program training and technical assistance
A new Substance Use Deflection Center of Excellence within NEOMED’s existing Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence will be established to undertake this work. The center will also conduct research on enhancing the effectiveness of deflection and diversion programs.
About CJ CCOE
The Ohio Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence promotes jail diversion alternatives for people with mental health disorders.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs across the country help direct persons with mental illness into treatment instead of inappropriate incarceration.
Jail Diversion Research
Providing research to discern program mechanisms and characteristics to determine how diversion programs work and for whom.
Sequential Intercept Model
Working with SAMHSA’s National GAINS Center, the CJ CCoE developed a conceptual model to approach the over-representation of people with mental illness.
Contact
Phone: 330.325.6861
Email: cjccoe@380cebbe0d.nxcli.io
Ohio Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence
A NEOMED Coordinating Center of Excellence