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25 Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions for People Interacting with Criminal and Legal Systems with Dr. Jennifer Johnson

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People involved in the criminal and legal systems experience high rates of mental health and substance use disorders, yet access to evidence-based treatment remains inconsistent across communities. Strengthening mental health services throughout the criminal and legal systems continuum from crisis response and law enforcement encounters to courts, jails, probation, and community supervision can improve both […]

Youth Voices Shape Michigan State Researcher’s Approach to Suicide Prevention in Juvenile Detention

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For young people in juvenile detention, suicide prevention extends beyond identifying who is at risk. It requires understanding their experiences, listening to what they need, and building systems that support them long after they leave a facility. Researchers at Michigan State University are putting that philosophy into practice. Led by Brittany Rudd, Ph.D., assistant professor in […]

Evidence-based Policies and Practices Across the Criminal and Legal Systems with Dr. Faye Taxman

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Improving mental health outcomes for people involved in the criminal and legal systems requires more than access to treatment, it depends on implementing evidence-based practices that connect individuals with the right services at the right time. From diversion and mental health courts to supportive housing, integrated behavioral healthcare, and coordinated reentry services, research continues to […]

[Webinar] Trust and Rigor: When Community-Engaged Research Meets Randomized Controlled Trials

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Watch Here | Download Slides For decades, Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) have been considered the “gold standard” for generating scientific evidence. Yet traditional RCTs often position communities as subjects rather than partners—contributing to mistrust, lower participation and retention rates, and interventions that struggle to succeed in real-world settings. Conversely, Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) prioritizes lived experience, equity, […]

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