Dallas County Commissioners Resolution “Stepping Up Initiative To Reduce The Number Of People With Mental Illnesses In Jails

This document was released on July 7, 2015 by the Dallas County, Texas, Board of County Commissioners. The Resolution is an initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails by supporting a national initiative called "Stepping Up," a program created by the National Association of Counties, the Council of State Governments Justice Center and the American Psychiatric Foundation. The resolution encourages all county officials, employees, private organizations, non-profit provider organizations, and residents to participate . . .