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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis, One Person at a Time
For most justice practitioners, finding ways to help justice-involved people with mental health issues is a daily struggle. The Northpointe Suite can help.
Youth, Mental Health, and What Works
Research suggests between two-thirds and three-fourths of youth in juvenile detention facilities have one or more mental health and/or substance abuse issues. What are juvenile facilities and their jurisdictions doing to help get youth the services they need?
Minimize Your Litigation Exposure with Classification
In your correctional facility, doing the right thing to protect inmates and doing the prudent thing to protect your jail are the same: proper Classification.
Let’s Talk About Mental Health Screenings
Since your jail is most likely the largest mental health care provider in your community, it’s imperative that you understand the needs of those who are in your custody.
Valid IDs and Public Safety: What You Need to Know
Agencies like yours have a critical role in the safety of your entire community and making a valid identification of every individual who walks through your door can be essential to public safety.
What is a Valid ID, and Why is it Important?
Knowing who is being housed in your facility goes far beyond verifying name and DOB. To maintain the safety of all individuals under your roof, it’s essential that you know not only who they are, but also what their background and risk factors are.