Introduction to the Interface Between Serious Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System: Strategies for Realigning Patients Towards Treatment-Presentation Slides

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This document provides an introduction to the interface between serious mental illness (SMI) and the criminal justice system. It discusses strategies for realigning patients towards treatment and reducing their involvement in the justice system. The document is part of the Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) initiative funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and implemented by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The document outlines the basic elements of the criminal justice system and provides data on individuals with SMI in the justice system. It also introduces the Sequential Intercept Model, which identifies intercept points where individuals can be redirected into treatment, and the Stepping Up initiative, which aims to reduce the population of people with mental illness in jails. The document highlights the challenges faced by mental health service providers working with individuals in the justice system, such as lack of understanding of the system and concerns for safety. It concludes by emphasizing the need to reduce the mystery and stigma surrounding the criminal justice system and increase skills and confidence in working with justice-involved individuals.

Keywords

serious mental illness

criminal justice system

treatment strategies

Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

American Psychiatric Association

Sequential Intercept Model

Stepping Up initiative

mental health service providers

justice-involved individuals