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Civil commitment for substance use disorders (SUD) involves the mandatory enrollment of people in abstinence-focused treatment. In the United States, 35 states and the District of Columbia have such commitment laws for people with SUD. This fact sheet focuses on the effects of civil commitment on people with SUD.

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We’re closing out this semester’s season with a conversation about prevention and partnerships. We focus on a discussion between a long-standing collaborative relationship between Penn State and the Pennsylvania Commonwealth government, which targets interventions and prevention work targeted towards youth and families. Our episode covers a wide span of topics, including why prevention and implementation work are difficult, but critical; the changes that happen when there’s a political transition, and much more.

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We spoke to Megan Kurlychek, Professor of Sociology, Criminology and Public Policy and Associate Director of the Criminal Justice Research Center at Penn State, and Rick Steele, Executive Director of the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission at the Pennsylvania Commonwealth, about their work in the juvenile justice field, the history of the juvenile justice system, prevention programs, the issue of recidivism, and more.

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Implicit bias is an unconscious attitude based on one’s experiences and societal exposure to social messages.

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More than 2.2. million people are incarcerated in the U.S.; this is more people than in any other country and over half of these individuals are incarcerated for non-violent offenses. Incarcerated populations, correctional staff, and their families are at an especially increased risk to become infected with COVID-19, as the prison environment does not lend itself to be protective against illness.

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Negative relationships between police and communities are associated with civilian perceptions of lack of safety, low civilian trust in police, and overall negative perceptions of law enforcement, particularly for Black communities and other communities who have been historically marginalized.

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This week, we spoke to Penn State’s Jeff Ulmer, PhD, Professor of Sociology and Criminology, and Mark Bergstrom, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing about criminal sentencing guidelines. Sentencing guidelines are a set of standards that are generally put in place to establish rational and consistent sentencing practices within a particular jurisdiction.

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Strategies to Divert Adolescents with Behavioral Health Needs from the Juvenile Justice System

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Due to issues of confidentiality that often prevent data and information sharing, the established bureaucratic process often doesn’t allow organizations to collaborate.

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Probation department vets programs for effectiveness with screening tool

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Budgeting for Results framework used to analyze outcomes and return on investment

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Analyses ensure more decisions driven by data

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Use of inventory helps target limited resources strategically

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Standardized checklist used to align interventions with evidence-based standards

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National evaluation tool helps assess what’s working well - and what can be improved

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State prioritizes evidence-based programs in its contracts

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Opportunities for Strengthening Wisconsin’s Workforce

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Diversion Programs at the Intersection of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

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The Adverse Effects of Childhood Trauma

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Lessons from Washington, Tennessee, and Oregon

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A national assessment

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Data and research can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs

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Policy efforts related to juvenile justice grew out of the initial 2016 implementation of the Research-to-Policy Collaboration by the National Prevention Science Coalition.

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Aging Out of Foster Care: Fostering Future Into Adulthood

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Rigorous Quality Assurance Ensures that Washington State's Evidence-Based Programs Produce Expected Results

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Juvenile Justice: Investing in Success

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Reforming Juvenile Justice: Fiscally Sound, Evidence-Based Strategies

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Family Courts: Past and Future

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Policy Options for Justice Reinvestment in Michigan: Implications for Families

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The Impact of Incarceration on Families, Children, and the Community: Consequences and Costs

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Looking Beyond the Prison Gate: New Directions in Prisoner Reentry

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Cost-Effective Approaches in Juvenile and Adult Corrections: What Works? What Doesn’t?

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Adolescent Offenders and the Line between the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems

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What Works in Reducing Crime: A Family Perspective for State Policymaking

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Children of Prisoners

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Parental Involvement in Juvenile Justice: Prospects and Possibilities

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Corrections Policy: Can States Cut Costs and Still Curb Crime?

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What About Me? Children with Incarcerated Parents

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Promising Approaches to Reduce Youth Violence

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Middle School Violence: Keeping Students Safe?h3>

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Diverting Children from Crime: Family-Centered, Community-Based Strategies for Prevention

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Programs and Policies to Prevent Youth Crime, Smoking and Substance Use: What Works?

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Strengthening Families: Parenting Programs and Policies in the District

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Child Support: The Effects of the Current System on Families

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Promising Approaches for Addressing Juvenile Crime