Daily, in cities across the country, behaviors of young people with mental health disorders come to the attention of law enforcement. Many city leaders now recognize that community-based services offer better results for individuals and communities than jail time. City leaders can explore alternatives developed in several cities that channel young adults with mental illness into community based services rather than jail. This paper includes some of these alternatives.#Youth#MentalHealth#Diversion
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