Mission

Guided by compassion, integrity and respect, we educate, support and collaborate with courts and communities to improve behavioral health responses within the justice system. We commit to reducing stigma, and to promoting equitable, sustainable outcomes by implementing data-informed strategies that accurately reflect our responsibility to the public and each other. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Behavioral Health Equity

• According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), behavioral health equity is the right of all individuals. regardless of race, age, ethnicity, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or geographical location to access high-quality and affordable healthcare services and support;
• By reducing the ongoing disparities in mental health and substance use services in underserved and underrepresented population and communities, access to quality behavioral health care can ensure that the pilot project participants have the opportunity to realize their own wellbeing and health

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Individuals who have historically experienced discrimination or reduced social opportunities because of their race, ethnicity, color, national origin, or ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual identity, physical or mental disability, developmental or intellectual disability, religion, socioeconomic status, receive the same opportunities as other individuals to participate and succeed in Behavioral Health programs in the judicial system