Durham County
Home| The Stepping Up Initiative is a national endeavor led by the National Association of Counties, American Psychiatric Association and Council of State Governments Justice Center to reduce the number of individuals experiencing symptoms of mental Illness in jails.
Durham County has joined the movement to prevent overrepresentation of individuals experiencing symptoms of mental illness in jail, through a commitment to implementing data-driven programs and policies that connect individuals to the care they need. By serving individuals with behavioral health needs at risk of incarceration, we produce better outcomes for this population, and a safer and healthier community. To help advance the Durham County Stepping Up Initiative Committee efforts, steps are being taken to:
Durham County Sequential Intercept Map completed in 2022
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Durham County Partners: The leaders within the Durham County community are collaborating on the Stepping Up Initiative with a wide range of supporting partners in the fields of law enforcement, courts, government (City/County), policy, research, and behavioral health. Community Safety & Wellness Task Force Duke Institute for Brain Sciences Durham County Board of Commissioners North Carolina Department of Public Safety Durham County District Attorney Office District Court | North Carolina Judicial Branch Durham County Public Defender's Office Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Durham County Emergency Medical Services National Alliance on Mental Illness Durham North Carolina Private Community Mental Health Providers
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