The Behavioral Health Subcommittee was created by the Community Justice Council in May of 2019. The subcommittee focuses on the intersection of behavioral health conditions and the criminal justice system in Dane County. By using evidence-based, innovative, and collaborative policy and program solutions, the subcommittee works to:
The subcommittee uses the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) to focus on a different part of the criminal justice system and process as it relates to the behavioral health system. There are 5 intercepts in the SIM:
In 2018, community partners came together and identified gaps and resources at each of the intercepts. The Dane County Sequential Intercept Model can be found here. The subcommittee studies an intercept at a time for a period of 3-6 months. Throughout this time, subject matter experts and/or people with lived experience are invited to meetings to contribute to the discussion. After studying and researching each intercept, the subcommittee may make policy and program recommendations to the Community Justice Council.