PSY 624 SNHU Week 9 Jail Diversion Programs Discussion Everything needed is attached including responses In your initial post, discuss why you think jail

PSY 624 SNHU Week 9 Jail Diversion Programs Discussion Everything needed is attached including responses

In your initial post, discuss why you think jail diversion programs are growing in popularity. Keeping this growth in mind, what would you include in these programs? Consider the two types of jail diversion programs (pre- and post- booking) and aftercare planning.

In your response posts to your peers, evaluate their recommendations. How could you continue their proposals and make them more effective?

A large population of those in the prison system may be suffering from a mental illness. A special report conducted in 2006 by the Bureau of Justice Statistics estimated that “705,600 mentally ill adults were incarcerated in state prisons, 78,800 in federal prisons and 479,900 in local jails” (National Institute of Corrections, n.d., para. 2). More recently, it was estimated that “as many as two million men and women with mental health problems are involved with our country’s community corrections, jail, and prison systems” (Thigpen, 2012, para. 1). In general, a larger proportion of inmates have mental health concerns than the average non-incarcerated population.

Individuals with mental illness have a greater rate of being arrested and with more serious charges and longer sentences than individuals who are not mentally ill. While in prison, the risk for inmates with mental illness is greater. They often have less ability to cope with incarceration. This may increase their stress and cause more difficulties for them, including the increased potential for altercations, fights, or sanctions for not following the rules. Individuals with mental illness are also a population that is more at risk of being manipulated by other inmates and more likely to become victims than inmates without mental illness. Jail diversion programs are utilized to keep individuals who have committed crimes from entering or re-entering the criminal justice system and are focused on getting those individuals help for their mental health needs. This is done either pre- or post-booking.

Pre-booking programs are utilized before an individual has charges and divert the individual from entering the criminal justice system. Programs of this type vary depending on the area. However, they generally have the following:

A crisis center that will triage a crisis or be there if an individual needs to come in for help or assistance
Local law enforcement that have additional training in the area of mental health to better understand and assist the clients they encounter with mental health issues
A clinician or psychologist who will work with law enforcement agencies and assist with the psychological elements when a client comes in with mental health needs

Post-booking programs will work with the individuals after they are incarcerated in order to keep them from recidivating. These programs also may vary by area, but they generally include the following:

Courts with a focus on mental health. These courts utilize mental health assessments to divert offenders into programming in the community.
Case management services for the individuals participating in the program. These services may be involved as needed, depending on the needs of the client.

Jail diversion programs will differ depending on the area, the needs of that area, and the services that the area can provide. At both the pre- and post-booking level, the people working with the client will get him or her involved with a variety of services. These include, but are not limited to, mental health services, employment services, and various support services to prevent the client from entering or re-entering the prison system. They will ensure that the client stays on his or her medications and has current evaluations with accurate and appropriate diagnoses. Individuals working with these clients can advocate for their client to avoid jail time, to have shortened jail time, or to obtain necessary and appropriate support services.

Jail diversion programs are growing in popularity as our prison system continues to be strained by individuals with mental illness. It is critical that these programs are put into place to get individuals with a mental illness the help they need while keeping them from making the same mistake twice.

In Module Ten, students will reflect on the entire course and relate what they have learned to Supreme Court cases and federal laws. How have cases or laws positively or negatively impacted topics in this class?

References

National Institute of Corrections. (n.d.). Mentally ill persons in corrections. Retrieved from http://nicic.gov/mentalillness

Thigpen, M. L. (2012). About corrections & mental health update [Web log]. Retrieved from http://community.nicic.gov/blogs/mentalhealth/abou… Graduate Discussion Rubric
Overview
Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful connections
between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to express your own thoughts, ask questions, and gain
insight from your peers and instructor.
Directions
For each discussion, you must create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.
For your initial post, do the following:
 Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
 In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
 In Modules Two through Ten, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
 Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or
popular sources.
For your response posts, do the following:
 Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.
 In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
 In Modules Two through Ten, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
 Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.
Rubric
Critical Elements
Comprehension
Timeliness
Engagement
Exemplary
Develops an initial post with an
organized, clear point of view or
idea using rich and significant
detail (100%)
N/A
Provides relevant and
meaningful response posts with
clarifying explanation and detail
(100%)
Proficient
Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea using
appropriate detail (90%)
Submits initial post on time
(100%)
Provides relevant response
posts with some explanation
and detail (90%)
Needs Improvement
Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea but with
some gaps in organization and
detail (70%)
Submits initial post one day late
(70%)
Provides somewhat relevant
response posts with some
explanation and detail (70%)
Not Evident
Does not develop an initial post
with an organized point of view
or idea (0%)
Value
20
Submits initial post two or more
days late (0%)
Provides response posts that are
generic with little explanation or
detail (0%)
10
20
Critical Elements
Critical Thinking
Writing (Mechanics)
Exemplary
Draws insightful conclusions
that are thoroughly defended
with evidence and examples
(100%)
Initial post and responses are
easily understood, clear, and
concise using proper citation
methods where applicable with
no errors in citations (100%)
Proficient
Draws informed conclusions
that are justified with evidence
(90%)
Needs Improvement
Draws logical conclusions (70%)
Not Evident
Does not draw logical
conclusions (0%)
Value
30
Initial post and responses are
easily understood using proper
citation methods where
applicable with few errors in
citations (90%)
Initial post and responses are
understandable using proper
citation methods where
applicable with a number of
errors in citations (70%)
Initial post and responses are
not understandable and do not
use proper citation methods
where applicable (0%)
Total
20
100%
Response One:
Hello Class,
Jail diversion is mostly commonly used with adults with severe mental illness who
come in contact with the criminal justice system (Feingold, Fox, Galovski, 2018). The goal of
the study Feingold, Fox and Galovski conducted in 2018 was to evaluate the effectiveness of
evidence-based psychotherapy was for treating the individuals who used jail diversion Jail
diversion programs are a way to entice individuals to not spend time in jail and therefore the
participation rates are higher. In recent years jail diversion programs have gotten support from
researchers and policymakers, in part as a way to mitigate the consequences of the criminal
justice system for those individuals who suffer from serious mental illness (Feingold, Fox,
Galovski, 2018).
According to Case, Steadman, Dupuis and Morris (2009) those who participate in jail
diversion programs may experience less arrests in the future and therefore may spend less
time in jail overall. These programs may be adequately able to meet their mental health needs
while spending time in the prison walls may only exacerbate their mental health symptoms
which could lead to disciplinary action and more time behind the walls.
Thank you,
Christine
References
Case, B., Steadman, H. J., Dupuis, S. A., & Morris, L. S. (2009). Who succeeds in jail
diversion programs for persons with mental illness? A multi-site study. Behavioral
Sciences & the Law, 27(5), 661–674. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1002/bsl.883
Feingold, Z. R., Fox, A. B., & Galovski, T. E. (2018). Effectiveness of evidence-based
psychotherapy for posttraumatic distress within a jail diversion
program. Psychological Services, 15(4), 409–418. https://doiorg.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1037/ser0000194
Response Two:
Jasmin Hathaway-Houston posted Jun 1, 2020 10:11 AM
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Jail Diversion is a term used for programs in which a person with serious mental
health illness often seen with substance abuse disorders, stays out of jail, and
provides connections to community-based treatment programs and support (Crisanti,
Case, Isakson, & Steadman, 2014). Ultimately the person avoids, or spends a reduced
time in jail and can assist in decreasing recidivism and substance use and can
enhance the quality of life. Jail diversion programs are often a cheaper and effective
way to reduce recidivism rates (Gill, & Murphy, 2017). Many of those who are in jail
and have a mental health illness often go without treatment which results in longer
sentences, higher recidivism rates, and is costly for taxpayers (Gill, & Murphy, 2017).
Those who do have behavioral health and substance abuse issues are 3 to 6 times
more likely to be incarcerated (Pinals, & Felthous, 2017). The behaviors of those who
do have a mental health illness are often an effect of their mental illness and it can be
used as a form of criminalization for those who have an illness (Gill, & Murphy, 2017).
Those who have illness-related behaviors were originally hospitalized, and now are
living outside of the hospital and results in reducing availability when they become
symptomatic. Generally, those who have a mental illness have higher risk factors than
the general public due to a lack of access to medical assistance and programs (Gill, &
Murphy, 2017).
Pre-booking diversion refers to being enrollment into a program that occurs after an
arrest, but is before an individual is booked or processed for the arrest. This is mainly
seen as Crisis intervention teams (CIT) and provide care to the crisis rather than
incarceration (Watson, Compton, & Draine, 2017). This was organized by Mental
health professionals called Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) and assist
law enforcement with the tools and skills needed to deal with someone in a mental
health crisis (Collins, Lonczak, & Clifasefi, 2017).. Having this skill set diminishes
officers and individual injuries, reduces the arrest of mentally ill persons, reinforces
referrals for treatment (Watson, Compton, & Draine, 2017).
Post-booking diversion refers to receiving services after an individual is arrested and
booked or charged for their crimes. Oftentimes an individual is screened to discover if
there is an existence of a mental or substance abuse condition (Delaney,& Ferguson,
2019). Post-booking diversion programs give skills and tools to the individual that
focuses on addressing their mental health needs as well as and substance abuse needs
and can also include assistance in housing, court, medication and aftercare treatment
such as counseling, and outpatient care (Peters, Young, Rojas, & Gorey, 2017). Jail
divergent programs help to address the needs of the individual who may otherwise
not receive the assistance if incarcerated.
References:
Crisanti, A. S., Case, B. F., Isakson, B. L., & Steadman, H. J. (2014). Understanding
study attrition in the evaluation of jail diversion programs for persons with serious
mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders. Criminal Justice and
Behavior, 41(6), 772-790.
Collins, S. E., Lonczak, H. S., & Clifasefi, S. L. (2017). Seattle’s Law Enforcement
Assisted Diversion (LEAD): program effects on recidivism outcomes. Evaluation and
program planning, 64, 49-56.
Delaney, R. M., & Ferguson, D. J. (2019). Diversion Programs. The Encyclopedia of
Women and Crime, 1-5.
Gill, K. J., & Murphy, A. A. (2017). Jail diversion for persons with serious mental
illness coordinated by a Prosecutor’s Office. BioMed research international, 2017.
Peters, R. H., Young, M. S., Rojas, E. C., & Gorey, C. M. (2017). Evidence-based
treatment and supervision practices for co-occurring mental and substance use
disorders in the criminal justice system. The American journal of drug and alcohol
abuse, 43(4), 475-488.
Pinals, D. A., & Felthous, A. R. (2017). Introduction to this double issue: Jail
diversion and collaboration across the justice continuum.
Watson, A. C., Compton, M. T., & Draine, J. N. (2017). The crisis intervention team
(CIT) model: An evidence‐based policing practice?. Behavioral sciences & the law,
35(5-6), 431-441.

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