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Council of State Governments

Essential Elements of Specialized Probation Initiatives

October 15, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

Last week, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center announced the release of Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: The Essential Elements of Specialized Probation Initiatives. The publication, developed with the support of the National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, identifies 10 key components found in successful initiatives to improve outcomes

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Weekly News Update: Week of October 5th

October 12, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

CSG Justice Center Launches National Reentry Resource Center From The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center Earlier this week, The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center announced its launch of the National Reentry Resource Center—an unprecedented initiative to advance the safe and successful return of individuals from prisons and jails to their communities.

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CSG Justice Center Launches National Reentry Resource Center

October 8, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

From The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center Earlier this week, The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center announced its launch of the National Reentry Resource Center—an unprecedented initiative to advance the safe and successful return of individuals from prisons and jails to their communities. Among those served by the resource center will

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Mental Health Courts: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice

September 24, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

from the Council of State Governments Justice Center The Council of State Governments Justice Center released a new report called, Mental Health Courts: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice. This guide summarizes the research on mental health court design, function and efficacy. It examines available studies and translates the findings to help policymakers and practitioners

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CALCASA ED Joins Council of State Governments Justice Center

August 6, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

Bipartisan Leaders Discuss Cutting-Edge Criminal Justice Policies A group of state and local leaders from across the nation including respected state lawmakers and gubernatorial appointees who direct large state agencies, state supreme court chief justices and other court officials, and law enforcement executives and prosecutors met in Burlington, Vt., this week to discuss critical criminal

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Group Discusses How to Reduce Sex Crimes by Safely Housing Sex Offenders Post-Release

May 6, 2008

posted in: Public Affairs

from the Council of State Governments On April 21, the Council of State Governments Justice Center convened a meeting of state agency officials, victim advocates, prosecutors, and national experts to discuss a draft policy guide, which reviews strategies for increasing public safety by ensuring that sex offenders released from prisons and jails have a place

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