Criminal Justice Diversion Program
Individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse were diverted prior to arrest and treated at the Crisis Triage Center, which worked closely with community-based organizations in developing a plan for individuals following treatment. In January 1999, NPC began interviewing all individuals with these co-occurring disorders who were identified at Inverness Jail and at the CTC. NPC continued interviewing until February 29, 2000 (N = 200). These individuals were interviewed again at 3- and 12-month follow-up time periods. In addition to the participant interviews, NPC also conducted a process study using both qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing existing criminal justice and treatment data, performing a cost study, and examining level of service integration within the county.
Project Team
Project Manager Co-Evaluator Research Staff- Robbianne Cole, M.F.R.
- Lisa M. Lucas, B.A.
