Diversion

New Juvenile Justice Bureau Commander, looking to increase knowledge in current prevention trends with positive results.

We are requesting funds to cover the cost for up to 7 individuals representing the Pre-Arrest Diversion initiative, the State's Attorney's Office, the public Defender's Office, the Sheriff's Office, the Health Department, the Elgin Police Department, and potentially a representative from one of our collaborating private hospitals to travel to Pima County, AZ (Tucson, AZ) for 3 days in order to spend time with the leadership from Justice Services, the Regional Behavioral Health Authority, prosecutors and public defense, and the law enforcement partners.

We are requesting funds to cover the cost for up to 7 individuals representing the Pre-Arrest Diversion initiative, the State's Attorney's Office, the public Defender's Office, the Sheriff's Office, the Health Department, the Elgin Police Department, and potentially a representative from one of our collaborating private hospitals to travel to Pima County, AZ (Tucson, AZ) for 3 days in order to spend time with the leadership from Justice Services, the Regional Behavioral Health Authority, prosecutors and public defense, and the law enforcement partners.

Customized support and training

TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities), is a not-for-profit organization that provides health recovery management services for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Since 1976, the organization has provided and/or facilitated access to community-based treatment and recovery support services for individuals who are involved in public systems such as criminal and juvenile justice, corrections, child welfare, public aid, and public housing.

Policy Research Associates, Inc. is a small business that is a national leader in behavioral health and research. They offer four core services that help individuals with behavioral health needs achieve recovery.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development.

Founded in 1911, NLADA is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted
to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. NLADA has a
long history of providing technical assistance, including seminal systems evaluations,
training, and toolkits to promote excellence in state and local public defense delivery systems.
NLADA team devoted to this project bring extensive technical assistance and evaluation
experience, as well as a wealth of field experience in public defense delivery. NLADA is a

The mission of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation is to support the neighborhood revitalization efforts of community groups by providing them with financing (e.g., grants, loans, and equity capital), technical and management assistance, training opportunities, and policy support.

THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS

Founded in 1933, The Council of State Governments (CSG) is the nation’s only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled international, national, and regional opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate, and create problem-solving partnerships. CSG's national headquarters is in Lexington, Kentucky.