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Texas Behavioral Health and Justice Technical Assistance Center

More than 40% of people arrested or awaiting trial in Texas have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or intellectual and developmental disability. The Texas Behavioral Health and Justice Technical Assistance Center works to reduce this number by providing specialized training and guidance for behavioral health and justice system professionals.

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Technical Assistance

Training and guidance for professionals.

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Sequential Intercept Mapping

Strategic planning support through Sequential Intercept Model Mapping workshops.

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Highlighting local programs across Texas.

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Learn and Engage

Collaboration and learning with system leaders across Texas.

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Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funding 101

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Briefs

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Across the SIM Crisis Services Jails Courts

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Planning for Diversion: A Texas Diversion Center Workbook

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Strategic Plan

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Research

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Competency Restoration Guide

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Competency Restoration Jails Courts

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Six Steps to Establishing a Jail In-Reach Program

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Jails Courts Across the SIM Competency Restoration

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News & Updates

Announcements

NIC Thanks Community Supervision Professionals With a Variety of Resources

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) thanks colleagues in community supervision by releasing a variety of useful resources available to pretrial probation and parole professionals.