Next Steps
With a coalition in place and the principals invested in
improving the criminal justice system's response to people with mental illness
a window of opportunity now exists.
Capitalizing on this momentum is essential. In this regard, the subsequent chapters of this report can be
extremely helpful. They provide a
thorough discussion of the opportunities available to law enforcement
professionals, court officials, corrections administrators, and mental health
providers to identify and respond appropriately to people with mental illness.