For those interested, please be advised to resources provided by
the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center’s January
8, 2025, Justice Briefing:
Strong cross-coordination between the justice and crisis systems
is critical to address the breadth and scope of crisis
stabilization needs for young people. This new resource outlines
ways justice professionals can engage, collaborate, and partner
with reentry systems to help prevent crises that may lead to
future justice system involvement for youth and young
adults.
The Sequential Intercept Model, a roadmap for diverting people
with mental health needs from the criminal justice system, now
includes the 988-crisis lifeline as a first point of contact.
When someone calls 988, they connect directly with mental health
professionals who can send a response team or provide immediate
support. This update integrates 988 into state and local planning
for connecting people to care and reducing unnecessary trips to
the emergency room and police interactions.
