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H.R.1368 - Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 - Congress.gov

(5 days ago) WEBThe Secretary of Health and Human Service, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and in consultation with the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, shall provide …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1368/text

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Rep. Porter Reintroduces Bipartisan Mental Health Justice Act

(4 days ago) WEBLegislation would fund grants for mental health emergency responders. Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Mary …

https://porter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=580

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Cornyn, Klobuchar Lead Reauthorization of the Justice and Mental …

(Just Now) WEBWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the Justice and Mental Health …

https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-klobuchar-lead-reauthorization-of-the-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act/

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Cornyn, Klobuchar Justice and Mental Health Collaboration

(8 days ago) WEBThe Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act would reauthorize the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) and make …

https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-klobuchar-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-signed-into-law/

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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBAs an organization, MHA is committed to the principles of human and civil rights inherent to the concept of equal justice under the law. This includes the rights of persons with …

https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights

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TATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY - The White House

(9 days ago) WEBH.R. 8542 – Mental Health Justice Act of 2022. (Rep. Katie Porter, D-CA) The Administration supports House passage of H.R. 8542, the Mental Health Justice Act of …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HR-8542-SAP.pdf

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Mental Health Office of Justice Programs

(Just Now) WEBThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral information …

https://www.ojp.gov/topics/mental-health

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Mental health, human rights and legislation

(5 days ago) WEB1.3 Mental health law and human rights 13 1.4 The international human rights framework 16 1.5 Applying the human rights framework to legislation on mental health 22 1.5.1 A …

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WEBOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP)

(6 days ago) WEBThe Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) supports innovative cross-system collaboration for individuals with mental illnesses or co …

https://www.bja.ojp.gov/program/jmhcp/overview

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S. 3846, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization …

(7 days ago) WEBUnder that program, the Department of Justice awards grants to state and local governments to provide treatment for mental health and substance use disorders …

https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58775

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WEBNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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Fetterman, Smith want a Senate mental health commission

(4 days ago) WEBToday’s edition: The Justice Department is launching a new task force focused on antitrust issues in the health-care sector. How one high-ranking senator …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/10/fetterman-smith-want-senate-mental-health-commission/

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBWashington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024.The bill …

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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Office of Public Affairs Justice Department Finds Nebraska …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Justice Department announced today that it found that Nebraska is unnecessarily segregating people with serious mental illness (SMI) in assisted living …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-finds-nebraska-violates-federal-civil-rights-laws-unnecessarily

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Legislative History and Policy Considerations of the …

(7 days ago) WEBLegislative Findings Findings of the Legislature in 1981 and again in 1991: Domestic violence is a serious crime against society. Thousands regularly beaten, …

https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/VictoriaNicholson_Domestic_Violence_Presentation.pdf

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBNEWS. Justices Consider Health Care Providers' Liability for Denied Care Under the Mental Health Procedures Act "If someone is at the height of a mental …

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WEBThe law also prohibits those who are committed to a mental health institution under the law from owning or possessing a firearm. The bill received …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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New Jersey pushes for mental health resources after sheriff's death

(6 days ago) WEB0:00. 0:53. WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — In the wake of the death of a New Jersey sheriff, who appeared to have taken his own life in a restaurant, Gov. Phil …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/25/new-jersey-mental-health-resources-sheriffs-death/72345251007/

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Justice Involved Services - The Official Web Site for The State …

(2 days ago) WEBmental health, social service, employment and housing upon release to the community. Care Plus, Inc. Jail Diversion Program 611 Route 46 West Hasbrouck Heights, NJ …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Justice_Involved.pdf

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How a Young Lawyer’s Mental Health Journey Fuels Her Advocacy …

(7 days ago) WEBTo acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month this May, DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy sat down with Marissa Ditkowsky, disability economic …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/how-a-young-lawyers-mental-health-journey-fuels-her-advocacy-work

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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U.S Senate Approves the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration

(6 days ago) WEBThe Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP), which is authorized under MIOTCRA, was created by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of …

https://csgjusticecenter.org/2022/06/24/u-s-senate-approves-the-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-companion-legislation/

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NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Council called upon the Administration to provide an additional $8.9 million for baseline funding for mental health courts that connect people to appropriate …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/09/2600/

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Ask the Expert: Collaborative Approaches to Providing Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBRegister to participate in this event. This session of the Ask the Expert webinar series will be led by representatives from the Salt Lake City Police Department and will …

https://www.ojp.gov/events/ask-expert-collaborative-approaches-providing-mental-health-and-law-enforcement-services

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Shining light on mental health awareness: Why organizations are …

(Just Now) WEBOrganizations around New Jersey are lighting their buildings with a tint of green throughout the month to show solidarity for mental health awareness. The …

https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/05/16/healthcare/shining-light-on-mental-health-awareness-why-organizations-are-going-green/

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NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater …

(6 days ago) WEBRecent Press Releases. NYC Council Calls on the Administration to Protect Older Adult Centers and Services ahead of Aging Executive Budget Hearing May 17, …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/17/2610/

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NYC Council Calls for Funding Restorations and Investments in …

(6 days ago) WEBMayor’s FY25 Executive Budget failed to include funding for key hospital, mental health and maternal health services . City Hall, NY – Ahead of the City …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/13/2603/

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBLaw and Human Behavior, 47(5), 539–565. Moore E, Indig D, Haysom L. Traumatic brain injury, mental health, substance use, and offending among …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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Maryland governor signs bill to create statewide gun center

(9 days ago) WEBMoore also signed a package of juvenile justice reforms into law that are aimed at improving accountability and rehabilitation in response to complaints about …

https://apnews.com/article/maryland-gun-center-juvenile-justice-bill-signing-50fe34f8dc3b90ae5180e8c7c268325a

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