Strategy 4

Provide effective treatment services in alternative placements, instead of jail time (Intercepts 3,4,5, and 6)

Foundational Recommendations

#59. Create a robust AB 1810 Diversion scheme—PC 1001.36 and 1170(a)(1)(B)(iv) and 1370.01(a)(2)—to identify early on persons eligible for diversion and develop pathways countywide to connect individuals to appropriate mental health programs to accomplish the goals of pre-conviction diversion and respond to all other present and future diversion opportunities, including pre- and post-conviction.

#58. Improve equal access to all treatment resources for justice-involved individuals, wherever they may be (in or out of custody) by: (a) directing health agencies to change eligibility criteria and increase capacity and funding to ensure behavioral health treatment facilities are available in all stages of the court process; (b) creating a more rapid referral and response process for mental health and co- occurring disorder placements at all levels; (c) developing a coherent strategy and connecting every qualifying individual to an appropriate court-based program at inception of diversion dialogue; (d) refining multiple points of entry within Intercept 3 for mental health and SUD services; (e)  ensuring in-custody involvement of CBOs for services; and (e) expanding capacity and removing archaic barriers at all levels of care. Ensure consistent, culturally appropriate, and sufficient availability of the full range of services and court-based programs for people who identify as cisgender women, LGBQ+, and/or TGI so no one is left without care or diversion because of gender identity or sexual orientation.

ODR’s Work and Partnership Updates

January 2025

#58. PSRT Proposal submitted for funding to train staff and increase culturally sensitive services within ODRH for the TGI community

Prior partnership updates: