Restrictive custody can take a serious toll on mental health, but targeted interventions can change that trajectory. Explore strategies that reduce behavioral crises, build coping skills, and improve safety for both individuals and staff. This session provides an evidence-based examination of the Mental Health Therapeutic Diversion Program and the data behind it, including reduced disciplinary incidents and stronger engagement in treatment.

• Identify the impacts of restrictive housing on individuals with serious mental illness
• Describe the Mental Health Therapeutic Diversion Program
• Evaluate challenges and outcomes associated with delivering structured mental health interventions

Level: Intermediate