Framework and Plan for Colorado's Juvenile Justice System

 

Client

 

Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System Task Force

 

 

Funder

 

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council  

 

Stakeholders

 

Stakeholders include those involved in addressing the needs of youth with mental health issues and co-occurring disorders at risk for involvement or involved in the juvenile justice system and their families; such as policymakers, judges and courts, state agency administrators, task forces and commissions; municipal and county administrators and managers; operational and program managers, coordinators, and providers; and family, youth, consumer, and cultural advocates, and advocacy organizations.

 

Description

 

In 2004, the legislature mandated the development of a plan for effective, collaborative services in the juvenile justice system to improve outcomes for youth with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This plan was developed by the Center for Systems Integration in partnership with the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health ~ Colorado Chapter, on behalf of the Task Force for the Continuing Examination of the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness who are Involved in the Justice System.  The Task Force has adopted the plan and is exploring implementation opportunities in partnership with the Colorado Divisions of Criminal Justice and Mental Health and the Prevention Leadership Council.

 

 

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