A policy roadmap for ensuring a resilient recovery after COVID-19 to support transitional age foster youth.
A Guide to Crisis Response Webinar Slides
Engage in learning about mental health and the impact of
disorders/trauma in the classroom.
• Engage in learning about best practices in relation to crisis
• Learn about BUL-2637.1 Suicide Prevention, Intervention &
Postvention (Students)
• Engage in learning about the five components of Psychological
First Aid and ways to improve school climate.
• Engage in learning about LAUSD as well as community resources
for students who are a danger to self and/or others
Juvenile Justice Mental Health Diversion Guidelines and Principles
This State Court Leadership Brief proposes eight strategies for improving outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system with trauma histories and mental health disorders.
Juvenile Collaborative Court Models: Juvenile Mental Health Court
Mental health courts first emerged in the 1990s. In California, there are more than 40 mental health courts, including 11 juvenile mental health courts. Studies of mental health courts have shown promising results in several areas, including participants’ utilization of services, reduced recidivism, and cost savings to counties and states.
Divert to What? Community Services That Enhance Diversion
Many communities are committed to diverting people with mental illness away from the criminal justice system. However, in order to do so, communities need effective mental health services, such as outpatient, inpatient and crisis care. This publication is meant to help communities identify the gaps and opportunities in their existing system that will enhance their efforts to divert people from justice system involvement.