pre-arrest diversion

Deflection: Community-based responses to substance use and mental health challenges at intercepts 0 and 1

The Role of Sheriffs in Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion

Between May and September 2023, CHJ will be holding five grantee cohort focus area calls on the five critical elements of deflection, a framework developed by CHJ (https://www.cossapresources.org/Content/Documents/Articles/CHJ_TASC_Cri…). Each call will focus on one element and will feature 2-3 practitioners in the field discussing how their program implements the specific critical element.

CHJ Office Hours that will take place every 3rd Friday of the month. These Office Hours are meant for sites to come and ask any questions or concerns that they may have. There will be members of the CHJ team, with appearances from various subject matter experts, present for the duration of the call to assist with any topics/questions that are brought up. Any site can simply join throughout the hour to speak with the CHJ team.

Between May and September 2023, CHJ will be holding five grantee cohort focus area calls on the five critical elements of deflection, a framework developed by CHJ (https://www.cossapresources.org/Content/Documents/Articles/CHJ_TASC_Cri…). Each call will focus on one element and will feature 2-3 practitioners in the field discussing how their program implements the specific critical element.

The Law Enforcement/First Responder Diversion and Referral Mentoring Initiative provides communities interested in starting diversion or referral programs the opportunity to learn from established or innovative programs that have shown success in meeting the treatment needs of individuals with a substance use disorder, and in some cases an overdose. Seven sites have been chosen to act as mentors for newer programs that are trying to establish a first responder diversion program.

The Law Enforcement/First Responder Diversion and Referral Mentoring Initiative provides communities interested in starting diversion or referral programs the opportunity to learn from established or innovative programs that have shown success in meeting the treatment needs of individuals with a substance use disorder, and in some cases an overdose. Seven sites have been chosen to act as mentors for newer programs that are trying to establish a first responder diversion program.

Following onsite training with the San Luis Valley in March, the original requestor asked CHJ to help facilitate a call to reconvene the group to discuss the training and opportunities for future collaboration. The convening was held 6/2/23. Key themes from the March training were presented, as well as updates in the community of relevant changes or initiatives that had been started (including participating in a mentoring initiative opportunity through COSSUP).

CHJ and St. Joseph County connected during FY20 Grantee profile outreach and an introductory call was scheduled.

CHJ and Cass County connected during FY20 Grantee profile outreach and an introductory call was scheduled.