Upcoming Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH) Meetings, Updates, and Date Change Notifications
August 1, 2024
CCJBH Full Council Meeting
When: Friday, September 27, 2024, from 2:00-4:30 PM
Where: In accordance with Bagley-Keene changes effective January 1, 2024, individuals may participate in the teleconference virtually via MS Teams or in person at 1515 K St. Suite 550, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Description: Join us as we highlight counties who are at the forefront of implementing California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) 90-Day Pre-Release Services and Behavioral Health Links. Gain insights about the strategic steps that counties are taking to prepare to “go live” by ensuring that minimum requirements are met, as per the CalAIM Correctional Facility Readiness Assessment criteria. This meeting promises to be an informative session showcasing best practices and lessons learned, as well as the collaborative efforts that are necessary to drive meaningful change in our communities.
CCJBH Diversion Reentry Workgroup
When: Friday, August 23, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 PM Please note date change!
Where: In accordance with Bagley-Keene changes effective January 1, 2024, individuals may participate in the teleconference virtually via MS Teams or in person at 1515 K St. Suite 550, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Description: This workgroup will highlight the multi-system implementation of criminal justice system evidence-based practices (e.g., collaborative case planning and the Risk-Responsivity Model) and how this approach can be used to support the implementation of new state initiatives such as California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), the CARE Act, etc.
Overview of Diversion Reentry Workgroup Recommendations in CCJBH’s 21st and 22nd Annual Legislative Reports
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Please note date change!
Description: The recommendations will be presented by CCJBH Councilmember, Tracey Whitney, who is the Los Angeles County District Attorney Mental Health Liaison. Key themes for the Diversion and Reentry Workgroup recommendations include recent state investments and how they can be used to support systems’ infrastructure, workforce expansion and development, the Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Act, California’s Crisis Continuum of Care, housing/homelessness, data collection, analysis, and reporting, and much more!
CCJBH and RAND Corporation Unveil Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Toolkit
In April 2024, CCJBH completed a major project with non-profit policy research institute RAND, resulting in the creation of the Juvenile Justice Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to help California counties better serve high-needs youth, previously served by the Division of Juvenile Justice, but are now served by County Probation Departments due to SB 823 Juvenile Justice Realignment – plus other levels of juvenile justice system involvement.
Additionally, the comprehensive California Juvenile Justice Methods for Development Report details the toolkit’s development process. The Office of Youth and Community Restoration will now lead the next phase, providing technical assistance and support for counties using this resource to guide their selection and implementation of youth programs and practices.
