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This initiative aims to address the intersection of justice and mental health by convening a collaborative task force and developing an action plan. Technical assistance will be provided by Carl Vinson Institute at UGA, Policy Research Associates, and Council for State Governments.
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Fulton County Justice & Mental HealthTask Force Stepping up initiative June 8, 2017
Stepping Up Initiative • Convene collaborative task force • Develop action plan • Technical assistance provided by Carl Vinson Institute at UGA, Policy Research Associates and Council for State Governments Grant Overview Bureau of Justice Assistance/DOJ Planning & Technical Assistance $250,000 Phase 1 of 3
Justice and Mental Health Task Force Chairs Representatives Superior Court Judge Doris Downs Sheriff Ted Jackson Victoria Roberts (Emory) Law Enforcement County/City Government Courts Mental Health Agencies Community Advocates Prosecution/Defense Jail Community Supervision Housing Providers Substance Abuse Providers Faith-based Community