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WASHINGTON, District of Columbia--On the heels of President Joe Biden signing the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act, The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), launched a new website for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. From free, on-demand training to crisis response consultation and issue-specific webinars, articles, and publications, behavioral health and justice partners now have easy access to resources that can help them connect people to services and promote public safety while reducing unnecessary contact with the criminal justice system. Read more.
Corrections Staff Hurricane Ian Relief FundThe American Jail Association has established a fund, which can be used to help corrections officersand staff who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. |
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JAIL MANAGER CERTIFICATION COMMISSION |
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The AJA Board of Directors and the Jail Manager Certification Commission (JMCC) are seeking to fill a vacancy on the Commission. Join a great team and become involved! Click here for more information. |
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