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  • The largest jail system in the U.S. faces challenges managing individuals with serious mental disorders.
  • The Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) in Los Angeles County was established to address this issue.
  • There is a need for effective community-based mental health care continuums.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the diversion programs offered by ODR.
  • To elucidate the clinical and court-related interventions required for jail diversion.
  • To assess the feasibility and necessity of diverting individuals with serious mental disorders from jail.

Main Methods:

  • Description of ODR's diversion programs.
  • Analysis of clinical interventions for serious mental disorders.
  • Examination of court-related processes for diversion.
  • Review of outcomes for diverted individuals.

Main Results:

  • ODR has successfully diverted over 3800 individuals from jail custody.
  • The programs focus on providing permanent, lifetime care for diverted individuals.
  • Elaborate clinical and court-related interventions are crucial for successful diversion.

Conclusions:

  • ODR's model proves that diverting individuals with serious mental disorders from jail is achievable.
  • This approach is necessary for the well-being of both patients and the community.
  • Continued development of community-based mental health care is essential.