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A Standardized Matrix for Mental Health Diversion Program Reporting

Journal

JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Volume 39, Issue 4, Pages 613-632

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/10439862231189629

Keywords

diversion; program evaluation; reporting

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A matrix is proposed to standardize the reporting of mental health diversion programs and provide a framework for program evaluation. The current challenge is that program reports may overlook important contextual factors, limiting generalizability and comparability. Using a standard matrix framework helps to clearly list the components of the program, context, and community systems, facilitating evaluation and the creation of sustainable programs.
A matrix is proposed to characterize mental health diversion programs and standardize the reporting of program context, outputs, outcomes, and community settings. Data collection for program reporting is challenging because individual programs report on what is relevant to local conditions and may omit or overlook important contextual or structural factors that are key to programmatic success or failure. This limits generalizability and comparability. Using a standard matrix reporting framework clearly lists the constructs of the program, context, and community systems. Two diversion programs are reported demonstrating the use of the matrix. Although different jurisdictions have a wide spectrum of agencies and resources available to support diversion, and may approach the concept differently, standardizing and streamlining reporting will assist with evaluation of diversion and the creation of sustainable programs.

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