JMHCP Grantee (2007) -- Learn to Earn Post-Release Project

Overview

Jurisdiction Type

Urban

Criminal Justice System Focus

Corrections

JMHCP Grantee Information

Grant Year

2007

Category

Planning and Implementation

Criminal Justice Entity

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

Mental Health Entity

Cobb County Community Services Board

Description

2007 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grantee

Jurisdiction Type: Urban

Grant Category: Planning and Implementation

Adult/Juvenile: Adult

Criminal Justice Entity: Cobb County Sheriff's Office

Mental Health Entity: Cobb County Community Services Board

Description:
Cobb County will complete an already-initiated strategic plan, the Learn to Earn Post-Release Project, and will implement mental health and employment services. This early intervention, correctional-based transition project will increase access for offenders with mental illnesses to new opportunities that facilitate treatment for mental illnesses and movement out of crime and poverty, which should decrease their likelihood of reoffending. The project will utilize existing collaborations with the local microenterprise council, experts in supported self- employment, and community social service organizations to: (1) reduce recidivism of people with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system; (2) increase the number of correctional-based transition programs for people with mental illnesses; and (3) increase mental health services available to offenders with mental illnesses.