Research
Explore our library of research products including academic publications, reports on research and outcomes, policy briefs, videos of webinars, animations, and more. Research products are organized by initiative and/or by type, with the most recent items at the top of the list. Search by topic with the search bar at the top of the page.
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December 2021Michigan statewide emergency dispatch surveyThis brief is the result of a partnership between the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice (CBHJ), the National Emergency Number Association, and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials. In 2021, the CBHJ administered an online survey (N=114) to Public Service Telecommunicators (PSTs) to understand the state's emergency dispatch system. Included here are the survey findings and recommendations to improve crisis response through dispatch.Crisis responsePolicy brief
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November 2021COVID-19 tests and vaccines for jail staff and leadershipThis video provides information about COVID-19 tests and vaccines for jail staff and leadership. Ultimately, this video seeks to help jails implement COVID-19 safety guidelines and ultimately reduce the spread of COVID-19 in jails and beyond.OtherAnimation
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November 2021Jail Staff and Leadership: Why get tested for COVID-19?This video provides information about COVID-19 testing for jail staff and leadership. Ultimately, this video seeks to help jails implement COVID-19 safety guidelines and ultimately reduce the spread of COVID-19 in jails and beyond.OtherAnimation
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November 2021Planning for the future, paying attention to the pastPresenters discussed COVID-19 mitigation strategy updates for those working in jail settings. Participants had the opportunity to engage in a question and answer discussion with criminal-legal, public health, community, and behavioral health experts.OtherVideo
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November 2021COVID-19 testing for justice-involved personsThis video aims at debunking common myths and stigmas among justice-involved persons and COVID-19. Ultimately, this video seeks to help jails implement COVID-19 safety guidelines and ultimately reduce the spread of COVID-19 in jails and beyond.OtherAnimation
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November 2021COVID-19 vaccine information for justice-involved peopleThis video aims to explain some basics on how the COVID-19 vaccine works and encourage individuals who become involved with the justice system to get testing and/or vaccinated. Ultimately, this video seeks to help jails implement COVID-19 safety guidelines and ultimately reduce the spread of COVID-19 in jails and beyond.OtherAnimation
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November 2021"What happens if I have COVID-19"? For justice-involved peopleWhat happens if you get COVID-19 and become involved in the justice system? This video aims at answering this question and debunk common myths and stigmas among justice-involved persons and COVID-19. Ultimately, this video seeks to help jails implement COVID-19 safety guidelines and ultimately reduce the spread of COVID-19 in jails and beyond.OtherAnimation
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November 2021COVID-19 contact tracing and discharge planning for jail staff and leadershipThis video provides information about COVID-19 contact tracing and discharge planning for jail staff and leadership. Ultimately, this video seeks to help jails implement COVID-19 safety guidelines and ultimately reduce the spread of COVID-19 in jails and beyond.OtherAnimation
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November 2021Opioid use disorder in Michigan JailsJails are a critical prevention touchpoint to slow the overdose epidemic. Center for Behavioral Health and Justice research shows that over a 3-year period, nearly 20% of all community overdose deaths were people who had been incarcerated. Between July and September of 2020, four Michigan jails implemented OUD Screening and MOUD treatment programs. 14% screened positive for an OUD.Treatment ecosystemsPolicy brief
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October 2021Fall 2021 NewsletterComprehensive report illuminates gaps in Michigan’s criminal legal data and offers a roadmap to data integration; naloxone vending machines make life-saving medication available in jails and communities; Monroe and Jackson OTE in Jail programs are certified; CBHJ welcomes new staff and relocates to the School of Social Work building; and more.DiversionReentryTreatment ecosystemsYouth justiceWayne County jail/mental health initiativeNewsletter