NCJ Number
239389
Date Published
August 2012
Length
13 pages
Annotation
This publication provides guidance on building supports for the implementation of evidence-based practices and programs (EBPs).
Abstract
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation have partnered with the Council of State Governments Justice Center to develop a checklist to help behavioral health agencies assess their utilization of EBPs associated with positive public safety and public health outcomes. This checklist is divided into two sections: section 1, Building a Cross-Collaborative System to Support the Implementation of EBPs, helps behavioral health agencies determine if critical elements are in place in their systems to effectively implement EBPs and address the needs of clients who are involved in the criminal justice system. Section 2, Assessing and Implementing Effective Programs, contains a list of EBPs and promising practices and programs for justice-involved clients. Providers should identify whether their agency utilizes these key practices and programs, or whether they should be prioritized for future implementation. Tables