Developed by the SE Regional Mental Health Services Coordination Office in collaboration with the County Offices of Behavioral Health in the Southeast Region of PA. This training is for those whowork and/or support individuals in the SE Counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia)

Part I: Introduction and Criminal Justice System Overview: A 45- minute video to be viewed on your own prior to participation in Parts II and III

LIVE INSTRUCTOR LED PORTION:

Part II: Understanding Perspectives in Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health A 3 hour, didactic and interactive training, virtual format

Part III: Collaboration and Advocacy Skills A 3 hour, didactic and interactive training, virtual format

Content

Expectations of participants:

• Able to commit to uninterrupted participation
• Have access to required technology and internet connection
• MUST ATTEND BOTH PARTS of the training

Who should attend? Anyone within Southeast PA Counties/Region:

Mental Health Professionals
Behavioral Health Staff
Forensic Liaisons
Case Managers
Peer Specialists
Supervisors
Agency staff who support
individuals who are involved with the criminal justice system

• Orient behavioral health staff to the criminal justice System and the experiences of persons with behavioral health challenges involved with that system
• Provide insight into the perspectives of criminal justice and behavioral health professionals that inform assessment and interventions
• Promote a trauma-informed and justice-informed system for more effective service to individuals and the community

NAVIGATING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM:
A Justice-Informed Training for Behavioral Health Staff

A two part training:

Monday, June 8th, 9am -11am AND
Tuesday, June 9th, 9am -11am

Live Instructor Led Training held via Virtual format

Attendance at both sessions is required for completion.

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026.

Register for this training