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Review
. 2020 Oct;25(5):701-713.
doi: 10.1017/S1092852920001819.

The Cal-DSH diversion guidelines

Michael A Cummings  1 , Charles Scott  2 , Juan Carlos Arguello  3 , Ai-Li W Arias  1 , Ashley M Breth  4 , Darci Delgado  5 , Phil D Harvey  6 , Jonathan M Meyer  1 , Jennifer O'Day  7 , Megan Pollock  5 , George Proctor  1 , Tiffany Rector  5 , Benjamin Rose  8 , Eric Schwartz  9 , Helga Thordarson  5 , Katherine Warburton  3 , Stephen M Stahl  10
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The Cal-DSH diversion guidelines

Michael A Cummings et al. CNS Spectr. 2020 Oct.

Abstract

The Cal-DSH Diversion Guidelines provide 10 general guidelines that jurisdictions should consider when developing diversion programs for individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI) who become involved in the criminal justice system. Screening for SMI in a jail setting is reviewed. In addition, important treatment interventions for SMI and substance use disorders are highlighted with the need to address criminogenic risk factors highlighted.

Keywords: diversion; incarceration; jail; risk-need-responsivity; serious mental illness; treatment.

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