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23. Maintaining Contact Between Individual and Mental Health System   Introduction: Improving Collaboration
Chapter V: Improving Collaboration
People with mental illness who have become involved (or are at risk of becoming involved) with the criminal justice system frequently have multiple needs that can be addressed only through the collaborative efforts of several agencies working within the constraints of diverse systems. The failure of these systems to connect effectively endangers lives, wastes money, and threatens public safety - frustrating crime victims, consumers, family members, and communities in general. continue...  
Introduction: Improving Collaboration

Policy Statement 24: Obtaining and Sharing Resources

Policy Statement 25: Sharing Information

Policy Statement 26: Institutionalizing the Partnership

 

23. Maintaining Contact Between Individual and Mental Health System   Introduction: Improving Collaboration