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SUPERVISED DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM

SUPERVISED DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM. BACKGROUND. 54-56 l (Effective Oct. 1, 2008) : Created a diversionary program that combines mental health treatment with probation supervision for defendants with psychiatric disabilities.

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SUPERVISED DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM

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  1. SUPERVISED DIVERSIONARYPROGRAM

  2. BACKGROUND • 54-56l (Effective Oct. 1, 2008): Created a diversionary program that combines mental health treatment with probation supervision for defendants with psychiatric disabilities. • Psychiatric disability is defined as a mental or emotional condition, other than solely substance abuse, that has substantial adverse effects on the defendant’s ability to function and requires care and treatment * * Per CGS 54-56l

  3. OVERVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • Defendant must be amenable to treatment and supervision (CSSD) • Not more than 1 prior use of the SDP (CSSD) • Excluded charges are consistent with provision set forth in the statute pertaining to Pretrial Accelerated Rehabilitation, 54-56e sub. (c) (CSSD) -- *crimes or violations are not of a serious nature. • Client found to have a psychiatric disability who would benefit from treatment. (CSSD will refer to appropriate provider – can be CSSD’s Contracted Provider) * CGS

  4. ELIGIBILITY • The mental health provider will determine if the defendant has a psychiatric disability requiring treatment • The provider will provide treatment recommendations for all eligible clients • CSSD staff will inform the court of the eligibility status/ recommendations for treatment

  5. STATISTICS • Applications 627 • Investigations 468 • Pending 166 • Denied \ Withdrawn 60 • Granted 242 • Approximately 50 additional Investigations are ordered each month, an increase of 50% from program inception

  6. OUTCOMES • Active Clients 233 • Successful Completions 6 • Unsuccessful Completions 3 • All program participants will be followed for recidivism

  7. Other Pretrial Mental Health Initiatives • ASIST at seven (7) AIC’s • Jail Re-Interview • Jail Diversion (DMHAS) • CREST (DMHAS)

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