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People with a mental illness are more likely to be on probation than those without. Add substance use disorders into the mix and the disparities compared to those without widen even further. Read more from my team at The Pew Trusts: bit.ly/3HfQZ10

Great piece by Arnold Ventures on Jail Data Initiative at Public Safety Lab. Here's an oped by Julie Wertheimer and Tracy_V on how Bureau of Justice Statistics at OJP could leverage this new tool: thehill.com/opinion/crimin…

Mental health featured in the 2023 #StateOfTheUnion and could again this year. How can we ensure treatment is accessible? Start by moving away from using law enforcement, jails, and ERs as the default crisis response. Watch and see a better approach in action. #SOTU 👇

Mental health is a bipartisan issue: 90% of Americans agree that we're in a mental health crisis (via KFF). What can communities do? #SOTU bit.ly/3PcryBw

Police are often burdened as the only ones sent to handle mental health and substance use crises—but tend to lack the resources to do so effectively. It's time for change. #SOTU2024 #SOTU pew.org/3I0kovo

Addressing behavioral health crises is not just a matter of compassion; it's an essential investment. Far too many people end up in jails or ERs, which are the most expensive, yet least effective, options. Here's a better approach: #SOTU bit.ly/3V9hFIP

Fentanyl is … • 50X stronger than heroin • 100X stronger than morphine • A factor in many fatal drug overdoses when combined with other opioids It's time to focus on harm reduction so we can save lives. #SOTU pew.org/33DKphN

Learn more about the governors who are prioritizing crisis response.

New: The Pew Trusts-supported research by California Partnership for Safe Communities linkedin.com/pulse/six-core…

Have questions about behavioral health emergency response, community violence, sentencing and corrections, or other criminal justice issues? Schedule time to meet with me at #NCSLSummit

Reminder to come see the The Pew Trusts experts at #NCSLsummit

When someone facing a mental health crisis calls 911, being transferred to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can get them care—while freeing up limited law enforcement resources. However, that often doesn't happen. States can help change that, our Julie Wertheimer notes. pew.org/3YijmW0

When someone facing a mental health crisis calls 911, being transferred to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can get them care—while freeing up limited law enforcement resources. But that often doesn't happen. States can help change that, our Julie Wertheimer notes. #988Day pew.org/4dNNyxd

How are community response teams transforming crisis support? Join me on The Pew Trusts' "After the Fact" podcast to hear how these teams provide crucial support during mental health crises and reduce the strain on emergency services. pew.org/4eMyCiF

Only a third of U.S. jails use screenings and assessments to divert people with mental health or substance use disorders, highlighting a significant missed opportunity for care.🩺 New survey from my team The Pew Trusts: bit.ly/43fxIHF