JMHCP Grantee (2009) -- Racine County Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

Racine County

Overview

Jurisdiction Level

County

Jurisdiction Type

Mixed

Age Level

Adult

JMHCP Grantee Information

Grant Year

2009

Description

Building upon a previous 2007 JMHCP planning grant, the counties of Racine and Kenosha will be working collaboratively to implement a post-arrest/pre-trial diversion program for individuals with mental illnesses in the county jails. Planning for this program will include the development of a comprehensive identification, screening and assessment process, and the development of a protocol for release plan development with the courts. Participants will receive weekly in-person case management and be required to report to the court frequently. The team will also develop a method for evaluating the program on a long-term basis.