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 3 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: Toby Ewing Executive Director, Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission Linda Penner Chair, Board of State and Community Corrections Diane Cummins Special Advisor to the Governor on Realignment, State of California