SAMHSA, MacArthur Collaborate to Improve How Juvenile Justice System Responds to the Behavioral Health Needs of Youth
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 23:00
in Health & Medicine
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation are collaborating on a $1 million effort targeting the behavioral health needs of youth in contact with the juvenile justice system. The project is aimed at diverting youth with behavioral health conditions from the juvenile justice system to community-based programs and services.