The Council of State Governments Justice Center Offers New Tool to Support Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health

The Council of State Governments Justice Center has announced a new tool, Aligning Health and Safety: The Building Blocks, that's available to states to support local systems improvements at the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health.

State leaders are vital in safely reducing the number of people with behavioral health needs who are entering local justice systems. This tool will assist state leaders in navigating common challenges that stand in the way of improving local criminal justice and behavioral health systems.

The tool is developed to help state policymakers and staff:

• Gather key resources and best practices to support effective implementation

• Understand levers available across all three branches of state governments to support localities' foundational needs

• Learn what strategies other states have used to advance similar priorities

How To Access the Tool

Click here to access and learn more about Aligning Health and Safety: The Building Blocks tool.

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