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New JMHCP Website Launches; Seeking Applicants for National Criminal Justice and Mental Health Learning Sites Program

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.

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                           VOTING IS OPEN! CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 10th!

Corrections Staff Hurricane Ian Relief Fund The American Jail Association has established a fund, which can be used to help corrections officers and staff who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian.
	Applications for the fund are now closed.	Click here to take a look at our     wonderful donation heroes.

Attending the AJA Conference and Jail Expo provides you with the tools to better operate and support both your facility and your professional development.   Sample Training Workshops at the 2023 Conference: Changing the Culture in Corrections Case Management Assessment and Considerations in Jails How to Recruit Staff in Today's Environment: Our Journey Making Cell Construction Work: A Case Study in Optimizing Corrections Construction  “Knock It Off”…Resolving Conflict – The Coach in Corrections

	......	AJA is now accepting applications for the 3rd Class of the Jail Executive Institute!  JEI is an all-inclusive, interactive, multi-day conference explicitly designed for jail supervisors and executive-level staff. JEI offers a wealth of knowledge, invaluable resources, and a network of professionals to confer with in the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a great team!
Click Here for the JEI Application and for More Information

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	JAIL MANAGER CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
	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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