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18-11 Objective: Increase the proportion of local governments with community-based jail diversion programs for adults with serious mental illnesses. American Correctional Association The American Correctional Association is a multi-disciplinary organization of professionals representing all facets of corrections & criminal justice, including federal, state, and military correctional facilities and prisons, county jails and detention centers, probation/parole agencies, and community corrections/halfway houses. Their web site includes an intranet network for professionals, information on corrections, membership, accreditation, chapters, conferences, trainings and publications. American College of Forensic Psychiatry The American College of Forensic Psychiatry is a private educational association composed of psychiatrists from the United States, Canada and abroad, who serve the civil and criminal courts in the capacity of expert witnesses. Their web site contains information on their symposiums, publications, journal and membership, and a directory of Forensic Psychiatrists. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Washington D.C. which advocates for people with mental illness and mental retardation. Their current work is focused on reform of public systems to serve adults, children and older people with mental disabilities in their communities; access to housing, health care and support services of consumers' choice; services and support to help children with disabilities grow up in families; and, protections against discrimination?in housing, employment and public services. Their web site includes news and analysis of federal laws, regulations, legislative proposals and court decisions in each area. Bazelon Center attorneys provide technical support for and co-counsel selected lawsuits and publish handbooks, manuals, issue papers and reports explaining key legal and policy issues in everyday terms. Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law The mission of the Commission is to promote the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession. One of the most important concerns of the Commission is the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The commission has published several books and manuals on the subject and collects information to build a foundation for the Association's implementation efforts as the legal profession's resource for technical information. Their web site includes a directory of lawyers who practice disability law, disability alerts, disability publications, and legal research. National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) organizes to reflect and advocate for the collective interests of State Mental Health Authorities and their directors at the national level. The association identifies public mental health policy issues, apprises its members of research findings and best practices in the delivery of mental health services, fosters collaboration, provides consultation and technical assistance, and promotes effective management practices and financing mechanisms adequate to sustain its mission. Their web site includes information on government relations efforts, programs, membership, and a directory. National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) NCYL speaks for vulnerable children and youth and their families, insisting that they receive the benefit of laws that offer them access to safety, shelter, health care, and hope for a better future. Their advocacy takes a variety of forms, including: publishing articles, manuals, books, and a bimonthly journal, Youth Law News, providing technical assistance and training, assisting legal advocates who represent poor children, and conducting administrative and legislative advocacy. National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare The mission of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is to champion opportunities that advance members' ability to deliver proactive and holistic healthcare services and is dependent on individual members actualizing this mission through learning and the sharing of knowledge. They provide information, educational resources, training, consulting, and other forms of technical assistance. The National Gains Center for People with Co-Occuring Disorders The National GAINS Center for People with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Criminal Justice System is a national locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for people with co-occurring disorders who come in contact with the justice system. The GAINS Center provides technical assistance through the use of national and local experts, responds to information requests, and offers a variety of publications and technical assistance documents. Publication catalog and order forms are available on their web site. National Mental Health Association/ Partners in Community Access to Recovery and Empowerment Partners in C.A.R.E. addresses the treatment needs of individuals with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. Partners in C.A.R.E. helps individuals and organizations in selected communities advocate for the introduction of community-based services. The initiative provides technical assistance and materials to educate political, business, and civic leaders and help communities identify gaps in the existing services for people with serious mental illnesses. Their web site also contains fact sheets on schizophrenia and community-based care. National Research and Training Center on Psychiatric Disability The National Research and Training Center provide technical assistance, research and consultation services, as well as information and referral. A publications catalog is also available. |
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