Reducing the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jail: 6 Questions County Leaders Need to Ask

Stepping Up: The California Summit -- Jan. 18, 2017 -- Panel 1 of 3 -- During this plenary, local leaders will illustrate the six questions county leaders need to ask to ensure they’re able to have systems-level impact on the number of people with mental illnesses in jail. Moderator: Michael Thompson Executive Director, The Council of State Governments Justice Center Panelists: Hon. Sandra Hutchens Sheriff, Orange County Fred Osher, MD Director of Health Systems and Services Policy The Council of State Governments Justice Center Hon. William Brown Sheriff, Santa Barbara County Hon. Virginia Bass Supervisor, Humboldt County