A “New” Justice Involved Population

The likelihood that consumers with complex support needs are involved in some form or fashion in the justice system is high. In fact, 2.2% of the U.S. adult population, or seven million, is in prison or jail, on probation, or on parole (see Correctional Population In The United States, 2012), and 16% of that population has a mental illness, or an addictive disorder (35%), or both (45%) (see Addiction & The Criminal Justice System). In addition, there were over . . .