CSG Justice Center

👪 This webinar will explore strategies that support students of incarcerated parents, address their academic and emotional challenges, and create supportive school environments. Experts from University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics and UCSF School of Nursing Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences will chair this session. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3USbmZ8

New update! The Sequential Intercept Model now includes the 988 Crisis Lifeline at Intercept 0, which provides new opportunities to support people in crisis BEFORE they encounter law enforcement. So, what does this mean? Communities are building response systems where calling 988 connects people directly to local crisis services, including mobile crisis teams and longer-term support. The impact is significant and includes less strain on emergency rooms, decreased police workload, better outcomes for people in crisis, and stronger community support systems. This is the future of crisis response—connecting people with care instead of custody. Learn how your community can strengthen its crisis response system through 988. https://bit.ly/41DNY5O

CALLING ALL SUPERVISION AGENCIES: Easily apply for our Smart Supervision Resident Analyst (SSRA) program through our simplified application! We are accepting applications from all supervision agencies looking to have an experienced data analyst embedded in their agency for one year at no cost. Participating agencies will receive a data analyst to help leaders use data more effectively to support data-driven decision-making. This opportunity has been made available through funding provided by the U.S Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance. Applications for the SSRA program are due January 8, 2025. Learn more and easily apply at https://lnkd.in/en_wmb-A

🎉 As the year comes to a close, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season. Thank you for your continued support in our mission to build safer and stronger communities. Happy Holidays from the CSG Justice Center team! 🌟 #HappyHolidays

In our latest Q&A, we sit down with Amanda McNab of Huntsman Mental Health Institute, who shares insights into how the city created a system where emergency dispatchers and mental health professionals work together to serve people in crisis. The program connects 84 individuals with mental health support each month, with mobile crisis teams responding to more than half of these calls. For situations involving safety concerns, law enforcement continues to lead the response. The program expansion plans to reach all 28 public safety centers across Utah by the end of 2024, offering a model for communities nationwide that aim to augment their crisis response systems. Read the full interview to understand how emergency response systems can better address mental health needs in your community. https://lnkd.in/eagtuaG6

As policymakers begin crafting strategies focused on public safety in the new year, it’s crucial that they have the latest information readily available. Learn more about your state’s violent crime data and how states can reduce violent crime: https://lnkd.in/e6VBpHsU Our experts are available to dive deeper into the data and discuss solutions that your state can adopt to reduce violent crime. Contact Robert Hamill at rhamill@csg.org to schedule a call.

Building a Safer, More Equitable Mecklenburg County! In a new interview, Chandra Tyler details how Mecklenburg County is strengthening criminal justice policy through structured community participation. Through the Safety + Justice Challenge and support from the MacArthur Foundation, Mecklenburg County is: ✅ Reducing jail populations ✅ Training criminal justice professionals to address implicit bias ✅ Engaging the community in justice reform ✅ Using data-driven insights to increase transparency and accountability With these steps, we’re creating a safer, fairer community for everyone. Watch to learn how Mecklenburg County has established an effective model for integrating community voices into justice system operations: https://bit.ly/3ZkI8Up

Check out the latest edition of CSG Capitol Ideas! Dive into in-depth stories of state leaders and the latest updates shaping public policy across the nation. In this edition, we explore: - Civility in leadership with incoming CSG National Chair, Illinois Sen. Elgie Sims. - A CSG leadership initiative prioritizing the youth mental health crisis in the states. - Key insights on redistricting and its impact. Plus, get an exclusive preview of what's to come at CSG in 2025. https://lnkd.in/eicPpfwn

What were your favorite sessions or insights from #SCAConference2024? Leave a comment and let’s keep the conversation going! We’re excited to implement what we learned together. For ongoing support and resources, don’t forget to follow the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC). Together, we can continue building strong reentry systems and create meaningful change in reentry in our communities!

Join us for an important webinar supporting children of incarcerated parents, with experts from University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics and UCSF School of Nursing Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences! 📅: January 8, 2025 🕑: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET This webinar will provide strategies for schools and correctional facilities to assist students facing unique challenges due to parental incarceration. Learn how to foster supportive and inclusive environments. 🔗: https://bit.ly/3USbmZ8