About the Criminal Justice LCs
The LC model brings together local jurisdiction teams to create coordinated local strategic plans and implementation strategies for the topic of focus. Selected teams for each LC will work intensively to determine optimal ways to implement best practices and define success indicators. Each topic-specific LC will engage subject-matter experts to work with jurisdiction teams during the implementation process and to facilitate peer-to-peer sharing. Through a virtual platform, selected teams will work together to learn and complete their implementation work while, at the same time, have the opportunity to share with other jurisdictions and receive an array of technical assistance from subject-matter experts across the country.
The LCs are designed to achieve four key objectives:
- Enhance collective knowledge of key issues and familiarity with the topic.
- Understand promising and evidence-based practices to address related issues.
- Develop strategic plans that focus on addressing the issue, with a focus on the implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices to improve treatment, services, and supports.
- Increase knowledge about challenges and lessons learned in implementing strategies through peer-to-peer sharing.
Available Topics
The primary goal of the Trauma-Informed Treatment Courts LC is for teams to develop strategic plans to advance policies and practices on trauma-informed treatment court programs.
The primary goal of the Peer Integration in Treatment Courts LC is for teams to develop strategic plans to advance policies and practices on integrating peer staff into treatment court teams.
The primary goal of the Data-Driven Strategies for Reducing Frequent Systems Engagement LC is for teams to develop strategic plans to improve local systems structures and collaboration to better support individuals frequently using emergency or crisis-level services.
The primary goal of the Addressing the Housing Needs of People with Behavioral Health Conditions Who Are Justice-Involved LC is for selected teams to develop strategic plans to enhance local systems structures and collaboration to improve access to the critical housing services necessary to support people in recovery in the community.