JMHCP Grantee (2007) -- Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant
Overview
- Jurisdiction Type
- Urban/Suburban
- Age Level
- Adult
- Criminal Justice System Focus
- Multiple
JMHCP Grantee Information
- Grant Year
- 2007
- Category
- Planning
- Criminal Justice Entity
- Norfolk District Attorney
- Mental Health Entity
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Description
2007 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grantee
Jurisdiction Type: Urban/Suburban
Grant Category: Planning
Adult/Juvenile: Adult
Criminal Justice Entity: Norfolk District Attorney
Mental Health Entity: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Description:
The Norfolk County Mental Health Collaboration will address identification and provision of services for people with mental illnesses when they first come in contact with the criminal justice system. Their goal is to 1) reduce low-level offenders' further involvement with the criminal justice system; 2) reduce recidivism rates; 3) improve the lives of individuals with mental illnesses; and 4) improve public safety. The planning efforts will focus on creating a jail diversion program and providing education opportunities for first responders and for district attorneys.
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JMHCP Grantee (2007) -- Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant
Contact:
- Name:
- Kathleen A. Barnett
- Title:
- Executive Director
Norfolk Anti-Crime Council
Office of Norfolk District Attorney William R. Keating - Organization:
- Norfolk Anti-Crime Council
Office of Norfolk District Attorney William R. Keating - Address:
- 45 Shawmut Road
Canton, MA 02021 - Email:
- kathleen.barnett@state.ma.us
- Phone:
- 781-830-4846