Helping Rural Communities Thrive: How Federal Leaders Can Transform Federal Assistance to Support Rural Justice Practitioners

Link

https://www.cossup.org/Content/Documents/Publications/Helping_Rural_Communities_Thrive_How_Federal_Leaders_Can_Transform_Federal_Assistance_to_Support_Rural_Justice_Practitioners.pdf

Sponsor

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Description

Discusses results of the Rural Justice Survey, which documents the priorities of rural communities related to criminal justice and public safety and the challenges these communities face in accessing federal funding to address these issues. Offers recommendations to make federal funding, technical assistance, and training programs more available and relevant to rural stakeholders, including justice and public safety practitioners, healthcare providers, public health officials, treatment providers, victim advocates, and others. Highlights needs and interventions in areas such as behavioral health, substance use, crisis intervention, supportive services, and others.

Date

06/2023

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Community Planning and Coalition Building • Community Supervision • Crime Reduction • Justice System • Mental Health • Social Services • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment