The landmark Consensus Project Report, which was written by Justice Center staff and representatives of leading criminal justice and mental health organizations, was released in June 2002.
Announcements, Events, & Press Releases
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for up to $26 million in grants to expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Juvenile Treatment Drug Courts.
Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration Certificate Program for Public Sector Leaders
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) at Georgetown University’s Public Policy Institute has announced its certification program, the 2010 Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration Certificate Program for Public Sector Leaders.
Media Clips
1/27/10 — "The McHenry County mental health court allows nonviolent offenders whose mental illness plays a part in their unlawful behavior to seek treatment and live 18 to 24 months under the close scrutiny of a judge, prosecutors, probation officers and mental health advocates."
1/25/10 — Genesee County Juvenile Mental Health Court program requires juvenile offenders with mental illness to have intensive probation, weekly check-ins, take their medication, attend school and work toward earning privileges.

