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of Youth with Mental Health Needs in Contact with the Juvenile Justice System
Blueprint for Change: A Comprehensive Model for the Identification and Treatment of Youth with Mental Health Needs in Contact with the Juvenile Justice System
Appendix A: Key ResourcesGeneralAmerican Correctional Association James A. Gondles, Jr. The American Correctional Association (ACA) serves as the umbrella organization for all areas of corrections. The ACA is made up of 78 chapters, including Federal, state, and military correctional facilities and prisons, county jails, and detention centers. Along with providing expertise, the American Correctional Association has created its own standards for correctional institutions. American Jail Association Steven J. Ingley The American Jail Association (AJA) creates the bimonthly magazine American Jails. This magazine provides information on jail issues in the United States and foreign countries. The AJA has also published a national jail directory, Who’s Who in Jail Management, and a product and service resource directory. American Probation & Parole Association Carl Wicklund The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is an international association composed of individuals from the United States and Canada. The APPA is involved with probation, parole, and community-based corrections, in both adult and juvenile sectors. APPA’s mission includes developing standards and models for improved service delivery. American Psychiatric Association Dr. Stephan Sharfstein, MD The American Psychiatric Association is a medical society that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illness and substance use disorders. American Psychological Association Norma N. Anderson The American Psychological Association (APA) encourages the generation and application of psychological knowledge on issues important to human well-being. The APA works towards utilization and dissemination of psychological knowledge to advance equal opportunity while attempting to increase scientific understanding and training in regard to those aspects that pertain to culture, class, race, gender, sexual orientation,, and age. American Public Health Association Georges C. Benjamin, M.D. The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the nation’s oldest organization of public health professionals. APHA is concerned with issues affecting personal and environmental health, including Federal and state funding for health programs and professional education in public health. American Public Human Services Association Jerry W. Friedman The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) is a nonprofit bipartisan organization of individuals and agencies concerned with human services. APHSA educates members of Congress, the media, and the broader public on what is happening in the states around welfare, child welfare, health care reform, and other issues involving families and the elderly. The association’s mission is to develop, promote, and implement public human service policies that improve the health and well-being of families, children, and adults. Council of State Governments Daniel M. Sprague The Council of State Governments (CSG) serves the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state governments by providing a network for identifying and sharing ideas with state leaders. CSG works to advocate multi-state problem solving and promotes the sovereignty of the states and their role in the American Federal system. Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Robert Bernstein, Ph.D. Learning Disabilities Association of America Mary Clare Reynolds The Learning Disabilities Association of America is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of advancing the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who have disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual or coordinative nature. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Michael Fitzpatrick The National Alliance for Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit support and advocacy organization for people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. NAMI provides education about severe brain disorders, supports funding for research and advocates for adequate health insurance, housing, rehabilitation, and jobs for people with serious psychiatric illnesses on the national, state, and local levels. National Association of Counties Larry Naake The National Association of Counties (NACO) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. NACO provides services, including legislative, research, and technical and public affairs assistance to its members. NACO works to improve public understanding of counties, serves as a national advocate for counties and provides them with resources to help find innovative methods to meet challenges. National Association of Social Workers Elizabeth J. Clark, Ph.D., ACSW The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) works to promote the social work profession by advancing social work practice and shaping public policy through advocacy and consumer protection. NASW lobbies for legislation to improve health, welfare, and other human services programs. NASW has established practice standards in order to enforce ethics and promote a high quality of social work services. National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) fosters and supports the development of effective alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state. NASADAD provides training within the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment, establishes national standards for quality assurance and performance, and shapes public policy positions. National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Robert Glover The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) advocates for the collective interest of state mental health authorities and their directors. NASMHPD analyzes trends in the delivery and financing of mental health services and builds knowledge and experience reflecting the integration of public mental health programming in evolving healthcare environments. The Association identifies best practices in the delivery of mental health services, provides consultation, and technical assistance and promotes effective management practices. National Black Child Development Institute Evelyn K. Moore The National Black Child Development Institute works to improve child care, child welfare, education, and health services delivered to black children and youth. The organization provides direct services as well as public education aimed at local and national polices. National Center for State Courts Mary Campbell McQueen The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of justice. Its mission is to provide leadership and assistance to the state courts. National Commission on Correctional Health Care Edward Harrison, Ph.D. The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) works to improve the quality of health care provided in jails, prisons, and juvenile confinement facilities. NCCHC develops and maintains the nationally recognized standards for correctional health care. National Conference of State Legislatures William T. Pound The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) provides state lawmakers and legislative staff with comprehensive information and research tools. National Council on Crime and Delinquency Barry Krisberg, Ph.D. The National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) emphasizes juvenile corrections, alternatives to detention for youth and prison for adults, risk-focused prevention, and a risk-focused continuum of graduated sanctions for juvenile offenders. National Governors Association Raymond C. Scheppach The National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nation’s governors. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key Federal issues to developing policy reports on innovative state programs and hosting networking seminars for state government executive branch officials. The NGA Center for Best Practices focuses on state innovations and best practices for issues that range from education and health to technology, welfare reform, and the environment. National Mental Health Association Cynthia Wainscott Through advocacy, education, research, and service the National Mental Health Association (NMHA) attempts to address all aspects of mental health and mental illness in America. The goal of NMHA is to provide a fulfilling, productive life for those who suffer from mental illness. National Sheriff’s Association Thomas N. Faust The National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) works to raise the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice field through training and information. A key goal of NSA is to create interagency relationships between local, state, and Federal criminal justice agencies. National Urban League Morc Morial The National Urban League is a nonprofit community based movement based in New York City with over 100 affiliates nationwide. Its mission is to enable African Americans to secure self-reliance, parity, and power. |
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