In this breakout session, participants will engage in a hands-on discussion focused on key components of Judge Leifman’s plenary, completing forms, receiving feedback, and sharing insights within each jurisdiction. Each group will choose a facilitator and note taker to document key points. Participants will also have access to valuable resources from jurisdictions that have completed the SIM process and participated in the Miami Workshop, including Baltimore, Cecil, Calvert, Charles, Carroll, and Montgomery counties. Additionally, updates on current SIMs in progress such as those in Allegany, Frederick, Washington, and St. Mary’s will be shared, with insights on GOCPP involvement.
In this breakout discussion, groups will be divided by local jurisdictions and one state-level group to focus on Intercepts 2-3 and competency restoration and the criminal justice system. Each group will work collaboratively to identify gaps in services within their respective intercepts and competency areas, discussing barriers, current limitations, and opportunities for improvement. This session aims to enhance coordination between the court system and behavioral health services, with a focus on developing actionable strategies for closing service gaps and improving outcomes at these critical touchpoints.
In the first part of this breakout discussion, jurisdictions will discuss the content of the lightning talks as well as identify gaps across intercepts 4-5 and begin developing preliminary strategies to address these gaps.
In the second portion of this breakout and building on earlier conversations, participants will identify their jurisdictional priorities, collaborate to explore targeted solutions and actionable steps to bridge gaps, and ensure comprehensive approaches for improvement across all systems and intercepts 0-5. There will be guided formats to assist jurisdictions in planning for post-Summit meetings, long-range planning and implementation. Emphasis will be placed on establishing mechanisms for tracking progress, securing necessary resources, and fostering interagency coordination to ensure lasting impact.
