Judges’ Guide to Mental Health Jargon:
A Quick Reference for Justice System Practitioners

A product of the Judges’ Criminal Justice/Mental Health Leadership Initiative (JLI), coordinated by the CMHS GAINS Technical Assistance and Policy Analysis (TAPA) Center for Jail Diversion and the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center.

The Judges’ Guide to Mental Health Jargon is a resource for judges involved with criminal justice/mental health initiatives in their communities.  It is a tabbed, quick reference guide to the mental health terms most often encountered in criminal justice settings.

Specs:

• Tabbed Sections: Acronyms, Treatment and Supports, Diagnoses, Medications, Frequently Asked Questions, Resources, and Index
• 106 pages printed on glossy paper with a spiral binding
• Dimensions: 5.5” by 4.5”

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