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When people with behavioral health conditions are arrested, early intervention can change their trajectory. At Intercept 2 of the Sequential Intercept Model—initial detention and initial court hearings—timely screening and diversion to treatment can prevent deeper criminal legal system involvement and support recovery. ?? Learn how communities are using innovative strategies to make an impact: https://bit.ly/4bPsnuj

?? Join Us for an Informative Webinar on April 3rd! ?? Providing constitutionally mandated healthcare within jails, prisons, and other detention facilities is challenging. The quality and accuracy of a request for proposal (RFP) is critical to the long-term success of a correctional healthcare program. Join us on April 3 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET for “Healthcare Behind Bars: Building Better RFPs to Improve Care and Outcomes.” This informational webinar will highlight: ? The importance of quality correctional healthcare ? Common contract pitfalls ? How to use the new RFP Toolkit to improve care, promote accountability, and increase cost efficiencies ?? A Q&A with presenters will follow the presentation. Register now: https://bit.ly/3FvrZVA Explore the *FREE* RFP Toolkit: https://bit.ly/41VXiBJ

?? Don’t miss your chance to learn how strong requests for proposals (RFPs) can improve correctional healthcare! ?? Join us on April 3 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET for “Healthcare Behind Bars: Building Better RFPs to Improve Care and Outcomes” to learn about our new free resource, the Correctional Healthcare RFP Toolkit. The quality of care in correctional facilities can rely on the contract language between the facility and external provider(s). Comprehensive RFPs can: ? Increase safety and continuity of care ? Promote accountability and cost efficiencies ? Decrease the negative impacts of incarceration, risk of lawsuits, and recidivism ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/3FvrZVA ?? Explore the RFP Toolkit: https://bit.ly/41VXiBJ

?? Join Us for an Informative Webinar on April 3rd! ?? Providing constitutionally mandated healthcare within jails, prisons, and other detention facilities is challenging. The quality and accuracy of a request for proposal (RFP) is critical to the long-term success of a correctional healthcare program. Join us on April 3 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET for “Healthcare Behind Bars: Building Better RFPs to Improve Care and Outcomes.” This informational webinar will highlight: ? The importance of quality correctional healthcare ? Common contract pitfalls ? How to use the new RFP Toolkit to improve care, promote accountability, and increase cost efficiencies ?? A Q&A with presenters will follow the presentation. Register now: https://bit.ly/3FvrZVA Explore the *FREE* RFP Toolkit: https://bit.ly/41VXiBJ

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What About Your Friends? How do friendship networks impact adolescent mental health? This research, co-authored by Vice President Dr. Elan Hope, highlights the positive role of aligned critical consciousness within friend groups and the challenges of mismatched values. ?? Read the findings: https://bit.ly/4g0dohS

PRA in the press! The SMVF TA Center’s Crisis Intercept Mapping is transforming how communities address suicide prevention. By bringing together local leaders from health care, law enforcement, Veterans' services, and more, this initiative identifies gaps in crisis care and develops strategic, actionable solutions. NORC at the University of Chicago and Policy Research’s analysis of 24 participating communities highlights common challenges, such as inconsistent suicide risk screening and difficulties in care transitions. The findings are already informing improvements in community-based responses and supporting the increased demand for care driven by the 988 Lifeline. https://bit.ly/3VNDhtB

A new scoping review by Senior Project Associate Donald Harris, MBA, highlights how online mental health resources use features such as social sharing, anonymity, and personalization to improve accessibility and user experience. ?? Explore the research: https://bit.ly/3BbYxSK

??? In this episode of Data Points, Dr. Gina Vincent shares research findings on risk assessments. In a new systematic review, her team has found that these tools are more likely to reduce disparities in the criminal legal system than to exacerbate them. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4ePCCPb