The growing problem of excessive wait times for competency restoration services has sparked a national conversation as counties struggle to implement viable options with limited resources. This presentation will discuss methods for implementing successful jail-based competency restoration programs to help counties reduce wait times, cost, and adverse interactions between facility staff and incarcerated individuals.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the clinical components of a jail-based competency restoration program
• Discuss the benefits of a jail-based competency restoration program
• Review the correctional and legal entities with whom collaboration is necessary in an effective JBCR program

Level: Intermediate