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launched in May 2015 by the -Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, -National Association of Counties, -American Psychiatric Association Foundation, - with support from the U.S. Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, to help people with mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders safely stay out of jails and on a path to recovery. 2

On a national level, Ohio is now one of three model states for the initiative. This type of engagement and resolve across the state has sparked a special Ohio Stepping Up Effort 3

Process: -Resolution passed Dec. 3, 2015 -Initial Stakeholder Meeting on Jan. 5, 2016 -Core Planning Team group meetings began Jan. 2016 -4 regular meetings - 1.5 day SIM workshop in May 2016, 50 participants -State Summit June 2016 -5 priority workgroups have been meeting since May 2016 to advance short-term action items -Executive Planning team convened Oct 2016 to lead the process of coordinating and implementing the recommendations in the Sequential Intercept Mapping Final Report 4

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The Stepping Up Initiative will utilize the Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) framework for planning and implementation of policies and strategies. 6

Overview of what we’ve done and what we have yet to do 7

Delaware County Jail inline with National Stats 17 % mental illness in Delaware Jail vs. 5% in general public Of that, 72% also have co-occurring drug or alcohol use problem 8

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Beginning in August of 2016, the Pre-trial Supervision officer screens all Common Pleas cases for three risks prior to their first court appearance : - Mental Health - Failure to Appear - New Criminal Activity and using results of the risk assessments to inform pre-trial decision-making in place of charge-based decision making. Explore alternative to incarceration Such as recognizance bonds with stipulations for treatment, and electronic monitoring through Probation for low risk, non-violent offenders 11

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“Mann in Drehtür” (Man in Revolving Door) by Waldemar Otto Bock Warte, Bockenheim Jail IT is researching how the electronic management system defines this; • Per person • Or per charge (this would increase number significantly) 14

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Sculptor: Zenos Frudakis Date of Dedication: June 18, 2001 Location: 16th and Vine Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 16

Community of Grace Overview: The newly established Community of Grace is an ecumenical and collaborative, faith- based gathering of churches, community agencies and criminal justice representatives, seeking to create a more welcoming and supportive community for those returning home from incarceration. The group emerged as an outgrowth from the women’s bible study in the jail who experienced first-hand, the large number of individuals cycling in- and-out of system and their complex challenges associated with reentry. The group is focusing on three areas; -Grace Resource Navigator Program (Jail in-reach & Community outreach) -Reentry Business Alliance -Grace 17

We’ve come along way since May 2016, but there’s still lots to do! 18