Funding Mental Health Screening and Re-Entry Support for Incarcerated Individuals
This law establishes a grant program providing federal funds to states and localities for mandatory mental health screenings for all individuals entering prisons and jails. The core goal is to ensure that those identified with severe mental illness receive referrals and active follow-up support from local mental healthcare providers immediately upon release. This initiative aims to improve individual health outcomes and reduce recidivism, thereby enhancing public safety.
Key points
Mandatory, brief mental health screening for all individuals entering federal, state, and local detention centers to identify severe mental illnesses.
Creation of Outreach Teams responsible for contacting individuals needing referrals before or immediately after release (within 24-48 hours) to ensure continuity of care.
The program requires rigorous evaluation by independent researchers to measure its impact on crime rates, employment, and wages of released participants over 10 years.
Authorizes significant federal funding, starting at $100 million in 2025, primarily directed towards local jails and state prisons for implementation.
Status:
Expired
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