JMHCP Grantee (2007) -- Mental Health Promising Practice Task Force

Overview

Jurisdiction Type

Urban/Suburban

Age Level

Adult

Criminal Justice System Focus

Law Enforcement

JMHCP Grantee Information

Grant Year

2007

Category

Implementation and Expansion

Criminal Justice Entity

8th Judicial District, Erie County Sheriff, Buffalo Police Department

Mental Health Entity

Erie County Department of Mental Health

Description

2007 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grantee

Jurisdiction Type: Urban/Suburban

Grant Category: Implementation and Expansion

Adult/Juvenile: Adult

Criminal Justice Entity: 8th Judicial District, Erie County Sheriff, Buffalo Police Department

Mental Health Entity: Erie County Department of Mental Health

Description:
The 8th Judicial District, the Erie County Department of Mental Health, and the Buffalo Police Department will augment the existing pre- and post- booking alternatives and implement the Mental Health Promising Practice Program, a formal early intervention filtering system for decriminalization efforts for persons with mental illnesses. This will be accomplished using cross-system, collaborative diversionary supports and services that meet the unique needs of individuals with a criminal record and psychiatric disabilities, implementing service components found within the Sequential Intercept Model.