JMHCP Grantee (2007) -- CASES' Day Custody Program

Overview

Jurisdiction Type

Urban

Age Level

Adult

Criminal Justice System Focus

Corrections

JMHCP Grantee Information

Grant Year

2007

Category

Planning and Implementation

Criminal Justice Entity

New York City Department of Correction

Mental Health Entity

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygene

Description

2007 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grantee

Jurisdiction Type: Urban

Grant Category: Planning and Implementation

Adult/Juvenile: Adult

Criminal Justice Entity: New York City Department of Corrections

Mental Health Entity: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygene

Description:
New York City’s Department of Correction (DOC) and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will create a jail diversion program for adult misdemeanor offenders with mental illnesses. This project will will enhance DOC and CASES’ Day Custody Program (DCP), a three-day jail alternative for repeat misdemeanants where participants perform supervised community service and receive needs assessments, treatment readiness counseling, and referrals to other service providers. DCP-MH would work under the NYC Discharge Planning Collaboration, a partnership of city agencies, advocates, service providers, research institutions and foundations that combats homelessness and recidivism through public policy and systems change.