Law enforcement agencies are increasingly seeking evidence-based alternatives to costly incarceration and hospitalization outcomes. As part of this shift, many departments are turning to deflection programs to intervene earlier and connect individuals to supportive services.
In addition to partnership with qualified clinical and behavioral health providers, justice and law enforcement agencies are now offering a number of recovery-oriented, supportive, and direct forensic behavioral health services that effectively change the face of front-line response.
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Over the past two decades, justice, law enforcement, and behavioral health agencies have been expanding to include new community-based roles focused on coordinating referrals across justice intercepts with local agencies and supportive services.
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The term “community response” refers to a system of coordinated support and services for both youth and adults aimed at preventing unnecessary incarceration, hospitalization, or entry into child welfare systems. These programs use evidence-based strategies to address public safety, justice reform, community behavioral health and social needs before they escalate into emergencies.
