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In addition to the four core Models for Change states, the Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Action Network includes four other states selected for their commitment to reform.

Each state is involved in general network collaboration, strategic innovation groups, and individual in-state activities described below.


Colorado

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: Law Enforcement-Based Diversion

In-State Activities

Implementing a mental health screen in all juvenile justice agencies in Denver

Team Leader

Susan Colling
State Court Administrators Office


Connecticut

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: School-Based Diversion
Workforce Development: Mental Health Training, Education and Workforce Enhancement Initiative

In-State Activities

Identifying mental health interventions appropriate for older adolescents, and developing juvenile competency standards

Team Leader

Cathy Foley-Geib
Connecticut Judicial Branch


Illinois

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: School-Based Diversion
Workforce Development: Mental Health Training, Education and Workforce Enhancement Initiative

In-State Activities

Enhancing a state trauma initiative in juvenile facilities, and identifying best practices models for family involvement

Team Leader

Julie Biehl, Bluhm Legal Clinic
Northwestern University School of Law


Louisiana

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: Law Enforcement-Based Diversion
Workforce Development: Workforce Collaborative on Evidence-Based Practices

In-State Activities

Providing education and training to key stakeholders to enhance evidence-based practices.

Team Leader

Stephen Phillippi
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health


Ohio

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: School-Based Diversion
Workforce Development: Mental Health Training, Education and Workforce Enhancement Initiative

In-State Activities

Creating a resource guide on the behavioral health evidence-based practices for youth being used in Ohio

Team Leader

Pamela Gulley
Ohio Department of Youth Services


Pennsylvania

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: Law Enforcement-Based Diversion

In-State Activities

Establishing a Family Involvement Workgroup to identify ways to engage families and youth in juvenile justice and mental health programs.

Team Leader

Lourdes Rosado
Juvenile Law Center


Texas

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: Intake-Based Diversion
Workforce Development: Mental Health Training, Education and Workforce Enhancement Initiative

In-State Activities

Strengthening mental health aftercare linkages for youth leaving juvenile correctional placement

Team Leader

Vicki Spriggs
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission


Washington

Strategic Innovations

Front End Diversion: School-Based Diversion
Workforce Development: Mental Health Training, Education and Workforce Enhancement Initiative

In-State Activities

Coordinating and integrating all of the children’s mental health reform initiatives underway in the state.

Team Leader

Michael Curtis
Center for Children & Youth Justice

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