FY2011 JMHCP Grantee Orientation Event
March 8-9, 2012
Breakout Session by Profession:
Attorneys
Session Goals:
 Making connections among practitioners and programs
 Learn about different projects and communities
 Identify resources, people, and organizations who can support JMHCP programs
 Gain perspective/identify ideas on how others in your role have participated effectively in
collaborative efforts
 Identify challenges for your role in a collaborative project and how others have addressed
these challenges
Discussion Questions:
What did you observe in your current role that led you to participate in this project? What is
your vision for the project’s goals?
For those who are already experienced in collaborative criminal justice/mental health
(CJ/MH) projects: What have you needed to learn in order to make your project successful?
For those who are new to collaborative CJ/MH projects: What do you see yourself wanting
to learn?
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FY2011 JMHCP Grantee Orientation Event
March 8-9, 2012
Do you see this project changing the way your do your job? Do you see any potential
challenges to your professional ethics? For example: Problem-solving court practitioners are
often concerned that pre-court “staffing” meetings may be impermissible ex parte
communications. How does referral to a mental health program square with the defender’s
obligation for zealous advocacy? How can prosecutors ensure that programs protect public
safety and keep victims informed? For experienced participants: How have you adapted to
working with this population? Have you found that your role has changed from before you
worked in this area?
What legal rights and court processes are relevant to criminal justice/mental health
collaborations? How do you plan to ensure that these rights are protected? What processes
do you anticipate changing?
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FY2011 JMHCP Grantee Orientation Event
March 8-9, 2012
What concerns do you have about the new partnerships anticipated by this project? How
familiar are you with existing mental health, substance use, and other support services in
your area?
How do you see your role in program management and sustainability? Will you be
contributing data to the performance measures or a program evaluation?
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FY2011 JMHCP Grantee Orientation Event
March 8-9, 2012
What advice have you received that you really appreciate or what do you wish you had known
and want others to know? What resources/people have you found helpful?
What questions do you have/what do you want to learn more about relevant to your role?
Names & Contact Information for Breakout Participants
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