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The Mental Health Network connects mental health directors across the country who oversee behavioral health services in correctional settings. This network provides a platform for sharing best practices, challenges, and innovations in managing the mental health needs of incarcerated individuals. It is vital because correctional facilities face a high prevalence of mental health issues, and coordinated efforts to address these concerns can lead to better outcomes for both inmates and staff. The network helps strengthen the capacity of correctional systems to provide effective mental health care, which is essential for reducing institutional violence, improving rehabilitation, and supporting successful reintegration into society.

Target Audience

Mental Health Directors

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Network
Field of Corrections
Prisons
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